Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitens
ID:
79705

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 363 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079034



Common Names

  • Shining Lucilia
  • Shining Fly
  • Lucilia


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Description

Lucilia nitens (also called 'Shining Greenbottle', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lucilia nitens is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lucilia nitens has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lucilia nitens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clumps in the spring. It prefers a sunny location and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, but it may take several years to flower.

Where to Find Lucilia nitens

Lucilia nitens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Lucilia nitens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lucilia nitens?

Lucilia nitens

What type of plant is Lucilia nitens?

A perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Lucilia nitens found?

It is found in South America

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,