Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ulicina
ID:
119359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Macloskie

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Rep. Princeton Univ. Exped. Patagonia, Botany 8: 885 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118688



Common Names

  • Nassauvia Ulicina
  • Gorseleaf Ironweed
  • Gorseleaf Iron Plant


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Description

Nassauvia ulicina (also called Ulicina Pricklyleaf, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Nassauvia ulicina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nassauvia ulicina is yellow and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nassauvia ulicina is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Take cuttings from the stems and roots in late summer or early autumn and plant them in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the pot in a warm, sunny spot and water regularly. The cuttings should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Nassauvia ulicina

Nassauvia ulicina can be found in dry, rocky soils in the southern United States and Mexico.

Nassauvia ulicina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nassauvia ulicina?

Nassauvia ulicina

What is the common name of Nassauvia ulicina?

Ulicina Nassauvia

Where is Nassauvia ulicina found?

Nassauvia ulicina 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-80002: Based on the initial data import
George Macloskie (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Macloskie' in the authors string.