Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm. & Dusén in Dusén
Source:
gcc
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Ergebn. Schwed. Exp. Magell. 3, pt. 5: 112 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119098
Common Names
- Nassauvia darwinii
- Darwinii Nassauvia
- Nassauvia
Description
Nassauvia darwinii (also called Darwin's Nassauvia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Argentina. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Nassauvia darwinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nassauvia darwinii has yellow daisy-like flowers with a black center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nassauvia darwinii is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Nassauvia darwinii
Nassauvia darwinii is native to Argentina and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Nassauvia darwinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nassauvia darwinii?
Nassauvia darwinii
What is the common name of Nassauvia darwinii?
Darwin's Nassauvia
What is the habitat of Nassauvia darwinii?
It is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands
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,