Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chiapensis
ID:
117876

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 71: 208, fig. 1 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117205



Common Names

  • Nesomia chiapensis
  • Chiapas Nesomia
  • Chiapas Daisy


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Description

Nesomia chiapensis (also called Chiapas Nesomia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has yellow flowers and grows in rocky soils in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Nesomia chiapensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nesomia chiapensis has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nesomia chiapensis is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Nesomia chiapensis

Nesomia chiapensis is native to the mountains of Central Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in montane and subalpine forests at elevations of 2,400-3,500 m.

Nesomia chiapensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nesomia chiapensis?

Nesomia chiapensis

What is the common name of Nesomia chiapensis?

Chiapas Nesomia

What is the natural habitat of Nesomia chiapensis?

Tropical and subtropical montane forests

Species in the Nesomia genus

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-78572: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.