Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
565636

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 7: 82 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564968

Common Names

  • Beta nana
  • Dwarf Beet
  • Dwarf Beta

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Description

Beta nana (also called Dwarf Beet, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant species with small, yellow flowers and oval leaves. It is native to Europe, and is typically found growing in moist, fertile soils.

Uses & Benefits

Beta nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Beta nana has small yellow flowers that are about 1/4 inch in diameter. The flowers are followed by small, dark blue berries. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Beta nana is an annual that can be propagated from seeds. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm and sunny location until they are ready to be transplanted.

Where to Find Beta nana

Beta nana is native to Europe, from France to Russia.

Beta nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beta nana?

Beta nana

What is the common name of Beta nana?

Nana Beets

What is the natural habitat of Beta nana?

Beta nana is native to the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2675587: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.