Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentacaenoides
ID:
119590

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Ci. Argent. 53: 34 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118919



Common Names

  • Nassauvia pentacaenoides
  • Pentacaenoides Nassauvia
  • Pentacaenoides


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Description

Nassauvia pentacaenoides (also called Five-Stamen Nassauvia, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with a rosette of leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in disturbed areas, grasslands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nassauvia pentacaenoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nassauvia pentacaenoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nassauvia pentacaenoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Nassauvia pentacaenoides

Nassauvia pentacaenoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, Morocco, and Algeria.

Nassauvia pentacaenoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nassauvia pentacaenoides?

Nassauvia pentacaenoides

What is the family of Nassauvia pentacaenoides?

Asteraceae

Where is Nassauvia pentacaenoides native to?

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,

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