Nabalus altissimus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altissimus
ID:
22198
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Hook.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. (Hooker) 1(6): 294. 1833 [late 1833]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021527
Common Names
- Altissimus Nabalus
- Altissimus Daisy
- Nabalus Altissimus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nabalus altissimus (also called White Wild Lettuce, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a biennial herb that grows up to 1.2m in height and has white flowers. It is native to Europe and western Asia and grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Nabalus altissimus is used as an ornamental flower and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nabalus altissimus has yellow flowers with a single ring of ray florets and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves with toothed margins.
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Nabalus altissimus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the clumps in early spring.
Where to Find Nabalus altissimus
Nabalus altissimus is native to North America and can be found in the Appalachian Mountains.
Nabalus altissimus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nabalus altissimus?
Nabalus altissimus
What is the common name of Nabalus altissimus?
Tall bellflower
Where does Nabalus altissimus grow?
It grows in the Mediterranean region
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-120814: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.