Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boottii
ID:
23294

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 241 (-242) (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022623



Common Names

  • Nabalus boottii
  • Boott's Nabalus
  • Boott's Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Prenanthes boottii (DC.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Prenanthes boottii (DC.) A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Nabalus boottii (also called Boott's Rattlesnake Root, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. It grows in dry woods, rocky hillsides, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Nabalus boottii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nabalus boottii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nabalus boottii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Cut back the foliage in late fall and mulch over the winter.

Where to Find Nabalus boottii

Nabalus boottii is native to the Appalachian Mountains in the United States and can be found in the states of Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina.

Nabalus boottii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nabalus boottii?

Nabalus boottii

What is the common name of Nabalus boottii?

Boott's Rattlesnake Root

What is the natural habitat of Nabalus boottii?

Mountainous areas of the eastern United States

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,