Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nummularia
ID:
110779

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 23: 306 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000110108



Common Names

  • Moneywort
  • Coinwort
  • Creeping Jenny


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium nummularia Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium nummularium Hook. & Arn. [deprecated]
  • Dimorpholepis nummularia (Hook. & Arn.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Grazielia nummularia (also called Nummular Grazielia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in high-altitude forests, grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Grazielia nummularia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Grazielia nummularia is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grazielia nummularia is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.

Where to Find Grazielia nummularia

Grazielia nummularia can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil.

Grazielia nummularia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grazielia nummularia?

Grazielia nummularia

What is the common name of Grazielia nummularia?

Coin-leaved Grazielia

What type of plant is Grazielia nummularia?

Perennial

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-6904: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.