Status:
valid
Authors:
Beauverd
Source:
gcc
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève 1915, Ser. II. vii. 51.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134240
Common Names
- Haplocarpha Nervosa
- Nervous Haplocarpha
- Nervous Daisy
Synonyms
- Arctotis echinata DC. [unknown]
- Leria nervosa Spreng. [unknown]
- Landtia nervosa Less. [unknown]
- Perdicium nervosum Thunb. [unknown]
- Haplocarpha hirsuta Beauverd [unknown]
- Haplocarpha serrata K.Lewin [unknown]
- Landtia media DC. [unknown]
- Haplocarpha ovata K.Lewin [unknown]
- Haplocarpha hirsuta K.Lewin [unknown]
- Landtia hirsuta Less. [unknown]
Description
Haplocarpha nervosa (also called Nervous Haplocarpha, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Haplocarpha nervosa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haplocarpha nervosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Haplocarpha nervosa is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Haplocarpha nervosa
Haplocarpha nervosa is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Haplocarpha nervosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haplocarpha nervosa?
Haplocarpha nervosa
What type of plant is Haplocarpha nervosa?
It is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.
Where is Haplocarpha nervosa found?
It is native to the southern United States and northern Mexico.
Species in the Haplocarpha 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,