Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
digitata
ID:
29484

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 48 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028813



Common Names

  • Nassauvia digitata
  • Fingerleaf Nassauvia
  • Fingerleaf Nassauvia


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Description

Nassauvia digitata (also called 'Fingerleaf Nassauvia', among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nassauvia digitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nassauvia digitata has white flowers with a yellow center and a long, slender stem. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nassauvia digitata can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several clumps and replanted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Nassauvia digitata

Nassauvia digitata is native to South America and can be found in dry, sandy areas.

Nassauvia digitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nassauvia digitata?

Nassauvia digitata

What is the common name of Nassauvia digitata?

Fingered nassauvia

What is the natural habitat of Nassauvia digitata?

Grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes

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,

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