Nardostachys jatamansi
Indian Nard, Indian Spikenard
Also known as: Fedia grandiflora Wall. +7 more
- Fedia grandiflora Wall.
- Fedia grandiflora Wall. ex DC.
- Fedia jatamansi Wall. ex DC.
- Nardostachys chinensis Batalin
- Nardostachys gracilis Kitam.
- Nardostachys grandiflora Wall. ex DC.
- Nardostachys jatamansi C.B.Clarke
- Patrinia jatamansi D.Don
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caprifoliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Nardostachys jatamansi (commonly known as Indian Nard or Indian Spikenard) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, China North-Central, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Qinghai, Tibet, West Himalaya