Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
94485

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) B.G.Baldwin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9(4): 464 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093814



Common Names

  • Harmon's Nodding Daisy
  • Nodding Daisy
  • Harmonia nutans


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Description

Harmonia nutans (also called Nodding Harmonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is found in disturbed sites, open woods, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Harmonia nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a bee forage plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Harmonia nutans has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Harmonia nutans is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root system. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to divide the root system in the spring or fall for best results.

Where to Find Harmonia nutans

Harmonia nutans can be found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Harmonia nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Harmonia nutans?

Harmonia nutans

What are the common names of Harmonia nutans?

Nodding harmonia

What is the natural habitat of Harmonia nutans?

It is native to the western United States

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-50026: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Bruce Gregg Baldwin (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Baldwin' in the authors string.