Nananthea perpusilla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perpusilla
ID:
29914
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 45 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029243
Common Names
- Nananthea perpusilla
- Little Nananthea
- Little Nananthea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nananthea perpusilla (also called Dwarf nananthea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub in the family Melastomataceae. It has opposite, simple leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Nananthea perpusilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nananthea perpusilla is yellow, with a tubular corolla and four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nananthea perpusilla is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Nananthea perpusilla
Nananthea perpusilla is native to Australia and can be found in areas such as New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Nananthea perpusilla FAQ
What type of plant is Nananthea perpusilla?
Nananthea perpusilla is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.
Where is Nananthea perpusilla found?
Nananthea perpusilla is native to the western United States and Canada.
What is the growth habit of Nananthea perpusilla?
Nananthea perpusilla is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head.
Species in the Nananthea 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-128264: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.