Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Turner) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 53 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041362
Common Names
- Tapian's Nelsonianthus
- Tapian's Daisy
- Tapian's Fleabane
Synonyms
- Senecio tapianus B.L.Turner [unknown]
Description
Nelsonianthus tapianus (also called Tapian's Nelsonianthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central America. It has a woody stem and lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Nelsonianthus tapianus is an ornamental plant that is often used in rock gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nelsonianthus tapianus is a yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nelsonianthus tapianus is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment, and divisions should be taken from the root clumps and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Nelsonianthus tapianus
Nelsonianthus tapianus is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Nelsonianthus tapianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nelsonianthus tapianus?
Nelsonianthus tapianus
What is the common name of Nelsonianthus tapianus?
Tapian's Nelsonianthus
What is the natural habitat of Nelsonianthus tapianus?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America
Species in the Nelsonianthus genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,