Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg xxvii. (1881) 481.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008477
Common Names
- Nannoglottis carpesioides
- Carpesioides Nannoglottis
- Nannoglottis Carpesioides Plant
Description
Nannoglottis carpesioides (also called the Carp-leaved Nannoglottis, among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nannoglottis carpesioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nannoglottis carpesioides is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, flat, and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nannoglottis carpesioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is hardy to USDA zone 8. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to flower.
Where to Find Nannoglottis carpesioides
Nannoglottis carpesioides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas with well-drained soil. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Nannoglottis carpesioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nannoglottis carpesioides?
Nannoglottis carpesioides
What is the family of Nannoglottis carpesioides?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Nannoglottis carpesioides?
Carpesio's Nannoglottis
Species in the Nannoglottis genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,