Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm. ex Macloskie
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
in Scott, Rep. Princeton Univ. Exped. Patag. viii. 879 (1906).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088532
Common Names
- Dusen's Nassauvia
- Nassauvia
- Dusen's Daisy
Description
Nassauvia dusenii (also called Dusen’s Nassauvia, among many other common names) is an herb native to South America. It has small yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nassauvia dusenii is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source for bees and butterflies, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nassauvia dusenii has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nassauvia dusenii is an evergreen shrub that grows best in well-drained, light to medium soils. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Rooting hormones can be used to encourage root growth. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown until they are large enough to be planted in the garden.
Where to Find Nassauvia dusenii
Nassauvia dusenii is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas such as steppes and deserts.
Nassauvia dusenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nassauvia dusenii?
Nassauvia dusenii
What is the common name of Nassauvia dusenii?
Dusen's Nassauvia
Where is Nassauvia dusenii found?
Nassauvia dusenii is found 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,