{"id":55220,"date":"2024-11-01T10:21:10","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T03:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/monsteraholic.com\/?p=55220"},"modified":"2025-05-08T17:54:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T10:54:31","slug":"99-species-of-genus-nasa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monsteraholic.com\/vi\/99-species-of-genus-nasa\/","title":{"rendered":"99 Species in Genus Nasa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Garden Answer: 99 Species in Genus Nasa\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YEZ9TW6pkPw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nasa: A Plant Genus with a Stellar Name<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a plant enthusiast, I&#8217;ve always been fascinated by the sheer diversity of the botanical world. From towering redwoods to delicate orchids, the plant kingdom never ceases to amaze me. But recently, I stumbled upon a genus that piqued my interest not just for its unique characteristics, but also for its rather unexpected name: <strong>Nasa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you read that right. NASA, like the space agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, before you conjure up images of extraterrestrial flora or moon rocks sprouting leaves, let me clarify. Nasa is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the <a href=\"http:\/\/monsteraholic.com\/plant-family-loasaceae\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"53353\">Loasaceae family<\/a>. These plants are primarily found in the mountainous regions of South America, with a couple of species venturing into Central America. They&#8217;re known for their often hairy or bristly leaves and their vibrant flowers, which come in a variety of colors including yellow, orange, red, and white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What truly captivated me about this genus, however, was the story behind its name. It&#8217;s not named after the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as one might initially assume. Instead, &#8220;Nasa&#8221; is derived from a Quechua word meaning &#8220;nose,&#8221; likely referring to the protruding shape of the fruit in some species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine my excitement when I delved deeper into this genus and discovered the sheer number of species it encompasses. There are 99 recognized species of Nasa, each with its own unique features and adaptations. To give you a glimpse into this diverse group, here&#8217;s a list of 99 Nasa species:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Species in the Nasa Genus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nasa aequatoriana&nbsp;(Urb. &amp; Gilg) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa amaluzensis&nbsp;(Weigend) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa anderssonii&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa angeldiazioides&nbsp;T.Henning, R.H.Acu\u00f1a, E.Rodr., Garc\u00eda-Llatas &amp; Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa argemonoides&nbsp;(Juss.) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa aspiazui&nbsp;(J.F.Macbr.) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa asplundii&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa auca&nbsp;(Weigend) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa basilica&nbsp;T.Henning &amp; Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa bicornuta&nbsp;(Weigend) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa callacallensis&nbsp;Weigend &amp; E.Rodr.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa campaniflora&nbsp;(Triana &amp; Planch. ex Urb. &amp; Gilg) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa carnea&nbsp;(Urb. &amp; Gilg) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa carunculata&nbsp;(Urb. &amp; Gilg) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa chenopodiifolia&nbsp;(Desr.) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa colanii&nbsp;Dostert &amp; Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa connectans&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa contumazensis&nbsp;Weigend &amp; E.Rodr.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa cuatrecasasii&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa dillonii&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa dolichostemon&nbsp;(Urb. &amp; Gilg) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa driessleae&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa dyeri&nbsp;(Urb. &amp; Gilg) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa ferox&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa ferruginea&nbsp;(Urb. &amp; Gilg) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa formosissima&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa glabra&nbsp;(Weigend) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa glandulosissima&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa grandiflora&nbsp;(Desr.) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa hastata&nbsp;(Killip) Weigend, T.Henning &amp; R.H.Acu\u00f1a<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa herzogii&nbsp;(Urb. &amp; Gilg) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa hornii&nbsp;(Weigend) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa humboldtiana&nbsp;(Urb. &amp; Gilg) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa insignis&nbsp;Weigend &amp; E.Rodr.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa jungiifolia&nbsp;(Weigend) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa karsteniana&nbsp;(Urb. &amp; Gilg) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa kuelapensis&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa lambayequensis&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa laxa&nbsp;(J.F.Macbr.) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa lehmanniana&nbsp;(Urb. &amp; Gilg) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa lenta&nbsp;(J.F.Macbr.) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa limata&nbsp;(J.F.Macbr.) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa lindeniana&nbsp;(Urb. &amp; Gilg) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa longivalvis&nbsp;E.Rodr. &amp; Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa loxensis&nbsp;(Kunth) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa macrophylla&nbsp;(Urb. &amp; Gilg) ined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa macrothyrsa&nbsp;(Urb. &amp; Gilg) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa modesta&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa moroensis&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa nubicolorum&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa olmosiana&nbsp;(Gilg ex J.F.Macbr.) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa orbicularis&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa otuzcensis&nbsp;Weigend &amp; E.Rodr.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa panamensis&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa pascoensis&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa peltata&nbsp;(Spruce ex Urb. &amp; Gilg) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa peltiphylla&nbsp;(Weigend) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa perijensis&nbsp;(Weigend) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa picta&nbsp;(Hook.) Molinari<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa pilovena&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa poissoniana&nbsp;(Urb. &amp; Gilg) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa pongalamesa&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa profundilobata&nbsp;(Werderm.) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa profundiserrata&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa pteridophylla&nbsp;Weigend &amp; Dostert<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa puma-chini&nbsp;(Weigend) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa puracensis&nbsp;(Killip) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa raimondii&nbsp;(Standl. &amp; F.A.Barkley) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa ramirezii&nbsp;(Weigend) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa ranunculifolia&nbsp;(Kunth) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa rubrastra&nbsp;(Weigend) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa rudis&nbsp;(Benth.) R.H.Acu\u00f1a &amp; Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa rufipila&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa rugosa&nbsp;(Killip) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa sagasteguii&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa sanagoranensis&nbsp;T.Henning, Weigend &amp; A.Cano<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa sanchezii&nbsp;T.Henning &amp; Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa santa-martae&nbsp;(Weigend) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa schlimiana&nbsp;(Planch. &amp; Linden) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa solaria&nbsp;(J.F.Macbr.) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa solata&nbsp;(J.F.Macbr.) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa speciosa&nbsp;(Donn.Sm.) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa stolonifera&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa stuebeliana&nbsp;(Urb. &amp; Gilg) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa tabularis&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa tingomariensis&nbsp;(J.F.Macbr.) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa trianae&nbsp;(Urb. &amp; Gilg) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa triphylla&nbsp;(Juss.) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa tulipadiaboli&nbsp;T.Henning &amp; Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa umbraculifera&nbsp;E.Rodr. &amp; Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa urens&nbsp;(Jacq.) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa urentivelutina&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa urubambensis&nbsp;T.Henning &amp; Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa usquiliensis&nbsp;Weigend, T.Henning &amp; C.Schneid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa vargasii&nbsp;(J.F.Macbr.) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa venezuelensis&nbsp;(Steyerm.) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa victorii&nbsp;Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa weberbaueri&nbsp;(Urb. &amp; Gilg) Weigend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasa weigendii&nbsp;E.Rodr.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This list, while extensive, only scratches the surface of the diversity within the Nasa genus. Many species remain poorly understood, and new ones are still being discovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I continue to explore the world of Nasa, I&#8217;m struck by the sense of wonder and curiosity it evokes. It&#8217;s a reminder that even in the most familiar of names, there lies a world of hidden beauty and complexity waiting to be uncovered. Who knows what other surprises the plant kingdom holds? 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