Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nitidus
ID:
91803

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) W.C.Holmes

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 81(6): 386 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091132



Common Names

  • Litothamnus nitidus
  • Mountain Everlasting
  • Mountain Cudweed


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Synonyms

  • Mikania erithalina DC. [unknown]
  • Kanimia nitida Baker [unknown]
  • Willoughbya erithalina Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mikania nitida (DC.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Kanimia erithalina (DC.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
  • Heterolaena nitida Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Eupatorium nitidum DC. [unknown]
  • Kanimia erythralina (DC.) Hook.f. & Hook.f. [deprecated]

Description

Litothamnus nitidus (also called Shiny Litothamnus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the grasslands of South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and bright yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Litothamnus nitidus is used as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory ailments. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties, and is used to treat coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Litothamnus nitidus is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and round shaped. The seedlings are short and thin with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litothamnus nitidus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it can take up to two years for the plants to flower.

Where to Find Litothamnus nitidus

Litothamnus nitidus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Litothamnus nitidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litothamnus nitidus?

Litothamnus nitidus

What is the common name of Litothamnus nitidus?

Shiny Litothamnus

What is the natural habitat of Litothamnus nitidus?

Litothamnus nitidus is found in open coniferous forests, meadows, and rocky slopes

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-47400: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Walter C. Holmes (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Holmes' in the authors string.