Nashia
Encyclopedia
Nashia is a genus of the Vervain family (Verbenaceae
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Species
in this genus include:
Verbenaceae
Verbenaceae, commonly known as the verbena family or vervain family, is a family of mainly tropical flowering plants. It contains trees, shrubs and herbs notable for heads, spikes, or clusters of small flowers, many of which have an aromatic smell.Recent phylogenetic studies have shown that...
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Species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
in this genus include:
- Nashia armata (Urb.) Moldenke
- Nashia cayensis Britton
- Nashia inaguensisNashia inaguensisNashia inaguensis is an evergreen shrub, commonly referred to as Moujean Tea, Bahamas Berry, or Pineapple Verbena. It is native to the east Caribbean islands, in particular the island of Inagua in the Bahamas, after which the species is named...
Millsp., commonly called Moujean Tea, Bahamas Berry, or Pineapple Verbena - Nashia myrtifolia (Griseb.) Moldenke
- Nashia nipensis (Urb.) Moldenke
- Nashia spinifera (Urb.) Moldenke
- Nashia variifolia (Urb.) Moldenke