Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
136844

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Fl. Antarct. 2: 319 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136173



Common Names

  • Nassauvia Pygmaea
  • Pygmy Nassauvia
  • Dwarf Nassauvia


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Synonyms

  • Triachne pygmaea Cass. [unknown]
  • Nassauvia pumila nordenskjoldii Reiche [unknown]
  • Nassauvia pygmaea pygmaea [unknown]

Description

Nassauvia pygmaea (also called Pygmy Nassauvia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has deeply lobed leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Nassauvia pygmaea is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Nassauvia pygmaea var. intermedia (Phil.) Cabrera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nassauvia pygmaea has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nassauvia pygmaea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Nassauvia pygmaea

Nassauvia pygmaea is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is also found in parts of the United States, including Florida and Hawaii.

Nassauvia pygmaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nassauvia pygmaea?

Nassauvia pygmaea

What is the family of Nassauvia pygmaea?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Nassauvia pygmaea?

Argentina

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