Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nevinii
ID:
131700

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) B.G.Baldwin

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Madroño 46(3): 160 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131029



Common Names

  • Constancea nevinii
  • Nevin's Daisy
  • Nevin's Daisy-bush


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Synonyms

  • Eriophyllum nevinii A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Constancea nevinii (also called Nevin's Constancea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Constancea nevinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a drought-tolerant groundcover. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Constancea nevinii is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Constancea nevinii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a pot of moist soil or sand. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Constancea nevinii

Constancea nevinii can be found in the coastal sage scrub of California.

Constancea nevinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Constancea nevinii?

Constancea nevinii

What is the common name of Constancea nevinii?

Nevin's Constancea

What type of plant is Constancea nevinii?

Asteraceae

Species in the Constancea genus

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-9191: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Bruce Gregg Baldwin (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Baldwin' in the authors string.