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
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.
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 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,