Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aculeata
ID:
132760

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. i. 13. t. 20.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132089



Common Names

  • Spiny Nassauvia
  • Prickly Nassauvia
  • Aculeate Nassauvia


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Description

Nassauvia aculeata (also called the Prickly Nassauvia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It typically grows in rocky habitats and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Nassauvia aculeata is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions, which are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nassauvia aculeata has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nassauvia aculeata is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Nassauvia aculeata

Nassauvia aculeata is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas, along roadsides and in gardens.

Nassauvia aculeata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nassauvia aculeata?

Nassauvia aculeata

What is the common name of Nassauvia aculeata?

Aculeata Nassauvia

What is the natural habitat of Nassauvia aculeata?

Nassauvia aculeata is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America

Species in the Nassauvia genus

Nassauvia magellanica, Nassauvia pulcherrima, Nassauvia ameghinoi, Nassauvia argyrophylla, Nassauvia argentea, Nassauvia gaudichaudii, Nassauvia hillii, Nassauvia argyrophylla, Nassauvia uniflora, Nassauvia digitata, Nassauvia axillaris, Nassauvia sceptrum, Nassauvia planifolia, Nassauvia ramosissima, Nassauvia latissima, Nassauvia lagascae, Nassauvia fuegiana, Nassauvia acerosa, Nassauvia dentata, Nassauvia looseri, Nassauvia sublobata, Nassauvia ruizii, Nassauvia sprengelioides, Nassauvia serpens, Nassauvia juniperina, Nassauvia chubutensis, Nassauvia glomerulosa, Nassauvia pyramidalis, Nassauvia dusenii, Nassauvia coronipappa, Nassauvia ulicina, Nassauvia pentacaenoides, Nassauvia darwinii, Nassauvia maeviae, Nassauvia pinnigera, Nassauvia gaudichaudii, Nassauvia cumingii, Nassauvia glomerata, Nassauvia dusenii, Nassauvia aculeata, Nassauvia pygmaea, Nassauvia revoluta,

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

Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:234152-1: Based on the initial data import