Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nyungwensis
ID:
74607

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wech.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 51(1-2): 113 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073936



Common Names

  • Nyungwe Bothriocline
  • Nyungwe Daisy
  • Nyungwe Aster


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Description

Bothriocline nyungwensis (also called Nyungwe Bothriocline, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayan region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a single flower head. It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bothriocline nyungwensis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and produces small yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bothriocline nyungwensis is a small, yellow-green disc, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bothriocline nyungwensis is a perennial herb that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, and the seeds should be sown in the spring. The plant can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Bothriocline nyungwensis

Bothriocline nyungwensis is native to East Africa. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas such as roadsides and fields.

Bothriocline nyungwensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bothriocline nyungwensis?

Bothriocline nyungwensis

Where is Bothriocline nyungwensis found?

Bothriocline nyungwensis is found in Cameroon

What is the flowering period of Bothriocline nyungwensis?

The flowering period of Bothriocline nyungwensis is from April to May

Species in the Bothriocline genus

Bothriocline imatongensis, Bothriocline muschleriana, Bothriocline bampsii, Bothriocline kungwensis, Bothriocline cuneifolia, Bothriocline upembensis, Bothriocline malaissei, Bothriocline hoyoensis, Bothriocline grandicapitulata, Bothriocline leonardiana, Bothriocline schimperi, Bothriocline quercifolia, Bothriocline hispida, Bothriocline huillensis, Bothriocline monocephala, Bothriocline pectinata, Bothriocline glomerata, Bothriocline aggregata, Bothriocline concinna, Bothriocline moramballae, Bothriocline monticola, Bothriocline carrissoi, Bothriocline amplifolia, Bothriocline laxa, Bothriocline steetziana, Bothriocline atroviolacea, Bothriocline nyungwensis, Bothriocline grindeliifolia, Bothriocline microcephala, Bothriocline inyangana, Bothriocline attenuata, Bothriocline sengensis, Bothriocline trifoliata, Bothriocline katangensis, Bothriocline wittei, Bothriocline ugandensis, Bothriocline glabrescens, Bothriocline pauwelsii, Bothriocline auriculata, Bothriocline shagayuensis, Bothriocline nyiruensis, Bothriocline kundelungensis, Bothriocline fusca, Bothriocline mbalensis, Bothriocline angolensis, Bothriocline madagascariensis, Bothriocline marungensis, Bothriocline subcordata, Bothriocline congesta, Bothriocline ruwenzoriensis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-30674: Based on the initial data import
Ronny Wechuysen (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wech.' in the authors string.