Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
looseri
ID:
63529

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 24(1-4): 363 (1982), nom. nov (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062858



Common Names

  • Looser's Nassauvia
  • Looser's Fleabane
  • Looser's Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Panargyrum heterophyllum Phil. [unknown]
  • Nassauvia heterophylla Reiche [unknown]
  • Panargyrum acerosum Phil. [unknown]

Description

Nassauvia looseri (also called Looser's Nassauvia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nassauvia looseri is a wildflower that is commonly used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye for fabrics. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nassauvia looseri has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nassauvia looseri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers dry, sandy soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Nassauvia looseri

Nassauvia looseri can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Nassauvia looseri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nassauvia looseri?

Nassauvia looseri

What type of plant is Nassauvia looseri?

A perennial herb

Where is Nassauvia looseri native to?

Central and Eastern Europe

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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