Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magellanica
ID:
2689

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Gmel.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 13[bis] 2(2): 1281 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002018



Common Names

  • Nassauvia magellanica
  • Magellan Nassauvia
  • Magellan Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Nassauvia purpurascens S.Moore ex Rendle [unknown]
  • Nassauvia heterophylla Albov [unknown]
  • Nassauvia suaveolens Willd. [unknown]
  • Nassauvia magellanica purpurascens (S.Moore) Cabrera [unknown]
  • Nassauvia purpurascens S.Moore [unknown]
  • Nassauvia magellanica magellanica [unknown]
  • Nassauvia commersonii Cass. [unknown]
  • Nassauvia heterophylla Alboaf ex Alboaf & Kurtz [unknown]

Description

Nassauvia magellanica (also called Magellan's nassauvia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southern Andes. It has a rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nassauvia magellanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nassauvia magellanica is a small white disc floret, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.3 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nassauvia magellanica is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Nassauvia magellanica

Nassauvia magellanica is native to southern South America, including parts of Chile and Argentina.

Nassauvia magellanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nassauvia magellanica?

Nassauvia magellanica

What is the common name of Nassauvia magellanica?

Magellan nassauvia

What is the natural habitat of Nassauvia magellanica?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,

References