Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nitens
ID:
113654

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.S.Short

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 7(1): 109 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000112983



Common Names

  • Nitens Feldstonia
  • Nitens Feldstonia Daisy
  • Nitens Feldstonia Daisy Bush


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Description

Feldstonia nitens (also called Shining Feldstonia, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the daisy family. It is native to South America, and grows in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Feldstonia nitens is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Feldstonia nitens has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Feldstonia nitens is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Feldstonia nitens

Feldstonia nitens is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Amazonas, Pará, and Rondônia.

Feldstonia nitens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Feldstonia nitens?

Feldstonia nitens

What is the common name of Feldstonia nitens?

Shiny feldstonia

What are the uses of Feldstonia nitens?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Species in the Feldstonia 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-7260: Based on the initial data import
Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.