Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nervosa
ID:
47434

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) Zardini

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 19(1-2): 257. 1980

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046763



Common Names

  • Lulia nervosa
  • Nervous Lulia
  • Nervous Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Trichocline nervosa Less. [unknown]
  • Vernonia araujoa H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Lulia nervosa (also called creeping lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It has blue-violet flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to the western United States, and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Lulia nervosa is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as a diuretic. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lulia nervosa is a yellow-orange color. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lulia nervosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. Division of the rootstock can also be done in the spring.

Where to Find Lulia nervosa

Lulia nervosa is native to the mountains of central Asia, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan.

Lulia nervosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lulia nervosa?

Lulia nervosa

What is the common name of Lulia nervosa?

Nerve Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Lulia nervosa?

Grasslands, scrub and open woodland

Species in the Lulia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-145218: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Elsa Matilde Zardini (1949-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zardini' in the authors string.