Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cumingii
ID:
126943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 1: 37 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126272



Common Names

  • Cumingii Nassauvia
  • Cuming's Nassauvia
  • Cuming's Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Nassauvia spicata J.Rémy [unknown]
  • Nassauvia macracantha macracantha [unknown]
  • Nassauvia macracantha spicata (J.Rémy) Hauman [unknown]
  • Nassauvia glabrata Phil. [unknown]
  • Nassauvia macracantha DC. [unknown]
  • Nassauvia macracantha glabrata Reiche [unknown]
  • Nassauvia suaveolens D.Don [unknown]
  • Nassauvia spinosa Phil. [unknown]

Description

Nassauvia cumingii (also called Cuming's Nassauvia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a stem that can reach up to 60 cm in height. Its flowers are yellow and have a diameter of 1.5 cm. It grows in grasslands, scrublands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Nassauvia cumingii is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nassauvia cumingii is yellow and has a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nassauvia cumingii is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and full sun. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Nassauvia cumingii

Nassauvia cumingii is native to South America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in this region.

Nassauvia cumingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nassauvia cumingii?

Nassauvia cumingii

What is the common name of Nassauvia cumingii?

Cuming's Nassauvia

What is the natural habitat of Nassauvia cumingii?

Grasslands and open woodlands in 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-87311: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.