Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hillii
ID:
19962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 4: 161. 1939

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019291



Common Names

  • Nassauvia
  • Hill's Nassauvia
  • Hill's


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Description

Nassauvia hillii (also called Hill's Nassauvia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southern Andes of Argentina and Chile. It is found in rocky, dry, open habitats at elevations of 2,500-3,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Nassauvia hillii has been used for its medicinal properties, including as an astringent, antiseptic, and diuretic. It has also been used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nassauvia hillii has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nassauvia hillii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Nassauvia hillii

Nassauvia hillii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Nassauvia hillii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nassauvia hillii?

Nassauvia hillii

What is the common name of Nassauvia hillii?

Hill's Nassauvia

What type of plant is Nassauvia hillii?

Herbaceous perennial

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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