Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
deserticola
ID:
129856

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cabrera) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 75(5): 362 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129185



Common Names

  • Nardophyllum deserticola
  • Desert Nardophyllum
  • Desert Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Aylacophora deserticola Cabrera [unknown]

Description

Nardophyllum deserticola (also called Desert Nardophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the deserts of Central Asia and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Nardophyllum deserticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nardophyllum deserticola has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nardophyllum deserticola is a perennial herb that grows in sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Nardophyllum deserticola

Nardophyllum deserticola is found in the deserts of Iran and Afghanistan.

Nardophyllum deserticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nardophyllum deserticola?

Nardophyllum deserticola

What is the natural habitat of Nardophyllum deserticola?

Deserts

What is the flowering season of Nardophyllum deserticola?

Spring

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

Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:976420-1: Based on the initial data import