Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinifolia
ID:
12377

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76(2): 171. 1994 [6 Jun 1994]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011706



Common Names

  • Neja
  • Pinifolia
  • Neja pinifolia


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Description

Neja pinifolia (also called Pine-leaved Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, dry savannas, and rocky outcrops. It has small, white, daisy-like flowers and bright green, needle-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Neja pinifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neja pinifolia is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have a basal rosette of spiny, lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neja pinifolia is a perennial evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Neja pinifolia

Neja pinifolia is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Neja pinifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neja pinifolia?

Neja pinifolia

What are the common names of Neja pinifolia?

Pine Daisy

What is the native range of Neja pinifolia?

South America

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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:978414-1: Based on the initial data import