Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nidiformis
ID:
89821

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.G.Walsh

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 15: 51 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089150



Common Names

  • Bird's Nest Centipeda
  • Nest Centipeda
  • Centipeda nidiformis


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Description

Centipeda nidiformis (also called Bird's Nest Centipeda, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woods. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Centipeda nidiformis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases, such as eczema and psoriasis. It is also used to treat fever, headaches, and sore throats. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centipeda nidiformis has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centipeda nidiformis is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Centipeda nidiformis

Centipeda nidiformis is found in the dry forests of Mexico and Guatemala.

Centipeda nidiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centipeda nidiformis?

Centipeda nidiformis

What type of plant is Centipeda nidiformis?

It is an annual herb

Where is Centipeda nidiformis found?

It is found in Australia

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-45469: Based on the initial data import
Neville Grant Walsh (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.G.Walsh' in the authors string.