Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nubigena
ID:
131686

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beauverd

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 2: 239 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131015



Common Names

  • Cloud Forest Ewartia
  • Nubigena Ewartia
  • Ewartia nubigena


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Description

Ewartia nubigena (also called Cloudy Ewartia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America and grows in wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ewartia nubigena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used as a salad green. It has also been used for medicinal purposes, such as treating respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ewartia nubigena 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

Ewartia nubigena is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Ewartia nubigena

Ewartia nubigena can be found in the mountains of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Ewartia nubigena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ewartia nubigena?

Ewartia nubigena

What is the common name of Ewartia nubigena?

Cloudy Ewartia

What type of plant is Ewartia nubigena?

Asteraceae

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,