Nassauvia sceptrum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sceptrum
ID:
34474
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dusén
Source:
gcc
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Rep. Princeton Univ. Exped. Patagonia, Botany 8, Suppl. 286, pl. 3, 1--4 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033803
Common Names
- Scepter Nassauvia
- Scepter Nassauvia Daisy
- Scepter Nassauvia Fleabane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nassauvia sceptrum (also called 'Royal Sceptre', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Nassauvia sceptrum is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nassauvia sceptrum is yellow, with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nassauvia sceptrum is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and keep in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Nassauvia sceptrum
Nassauvia sceptrum is native to the Andes mountains in South America and can be found in montane forests and grasslands.
Nassauvia sceptrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nassauvia sceptrum?
Nassauvia sceptrum
What type of plant is Nassauvia sceptrum?
It is a shrub
Where is Nassauvia sceptrum found?
It is found in 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-132679: Based on the initial data import
Per Karl Hjalmar Dusén (1855-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dusén' in the authors string.