Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg xv. (1871) 376.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024478
Common Names
- Nabalus
- Mapleleaf
- Nabalus Acerifolius
Description
Nabalus acerifolius (also called Maple-Leaved Nabalus, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It has white flowers and maple-like leaves. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Nabalus acerifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nabalus acerifolius is a white, star-shaped head with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nabalus acerifolius is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate by division of the root clump or by cuttings.
Where to Find Nabalus acerifolius
Nabalus acerifolius is native to North America and can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Nabalus acerifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nabalus acerifolius?
Nabalus acerifolius
What type of plant is Nabalus acerifolius?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Nabalus acerifolius?
Meadows and grasslands
Species in the Nabalus genus
Nabalus trifoliolatus,
Nabalus alatus,
Nabalus altissimus,
Nabalus asper,
Nabalus boottii,
Nabalus acerifolius,
Nabalus albus,
Nabalus barbatus,
Nabalus bootii,
Nabalus crepidineus,
Nabalus racemosus,
Nabalus mainensis,
Nabalus sagittatus,
Nabalus ochroleucus,
Nabalus tatarinowii,
Nabalus serpentarius,
Nabalus roanensis,
Nabalus autumnalis,
Nabalus carrii,
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,