Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lagascae
ID:
43695

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Meigen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 18(4): 445 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043024



Common Names

  • Nassauvia Lagascae
  • Lagascae Daisy
  • Lagascae Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Caloptilium lagascae Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Portalesia procumbens Meyen [unknown]
  • Nassauvia lagascae Hauman [unknown]
  • Panargyrus lagascae DC. [unknown]
  • Nassauvia lagascae glabrescens Hauman [unknown]

Description

Nassauvia lagascae (also called 'Lagasca's Nassauvia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes. It has a woody stem and yellow flowers. It grows in high-altitude grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Nassauvia lagascae is a medicinal plant that has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nassauvia lagascae is a yellow-green, daisy-like flower head with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped with a white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small, spiny and have a rosette-like growth habit.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nassauvia lagascae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Nassauvia lagascae

Nassauvia lagascae is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas.

Nassauvia lagascae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nassauvia lagascae?

Nassauvia lagascae

What is the family of Nassauvia lagascae?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Nassauvia lagascae?

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,