Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nanum
ID:
137676

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 91: 312 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137005



Common Names

  • Heterosperma
  • Heterosperma Nana
  • Heterosperma Nanum


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Synonyms

  • Heterosperma involucratum Reiche [unknown]
  • Bidens involucratum Phil. [unknown]
  • Microdonta nana Nutt. [unknown]
  • Bidens involucrata Phil. [unknown]
  • Heterosperma pinnatum involucratum (Phil.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Heterosperma nanum (also called Dwarf Heterosperma, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to East Asia, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Heterosperma nanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other insects. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heterosperma nanum is yellow and has a single head. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterosperma nanum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Heterosperma nanum

Heterosperma nanum is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Heterosperma nanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heterosperma nanum?

Heterosperma nanum

What is the common name of Heterosperma nanum?

Small Heterosperma

What is the habitat of Heterosperma nanum?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-97705: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.