Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Ling & Y.L.Chen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. x. 99 (1965).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035936
Common Names
- Nannoglottis
- Macrocarpa
- Macrocarpa Daisy
Description
Nannoglottis macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Nannoglottis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows to a height of up to 1.5 meters and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Nannoglottis macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nannoglottis macrocarpa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with white hairs on the underside.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nannoglottis macrocarpa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Nannoglottis macrocarpa
Lablab martinicensis is native to the Caribbean islands and can be found in moist forests.
Nannoglottis macrocarpa FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nannoglottis macrocarpa?
Nannoglottis macrocarpa is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is the growth habit of Nannoglottis macrocarpa?
Nannoglottis macrocarpa is an annual or perennial herb with erect stems.
What is the flower color of Nannoglottis macrocarpa?
Nannoglottis macrocarpa has yellow flowers.
Species in the Nannoglottis 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,