Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macleanii
ID:
31340

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brandegee) R.P.Roberts, Urbatsch & Neubig

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Sida 21(3): 1651 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030669



Common Names

  • Nestotus macleanii
  • Maclean's Nestotus
  • Maclean's False Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Haplopappus macleanii Brandegee [unknown]
  • Stenotopsis macleanii A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Stenotus macleanii A.Heller [unknown]

Description

Nestotus macleanii (also called Maclean's Nestotus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Australia. It has a woody stem and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Nestotus macleanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nestotus macleanii has small white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nestotus macleanii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Nestotus macleanii

Nestotus macleanii is found in the wet forests of Australia.

Nestotus macleanii FAQ

What is the common name of Nestotus macleanii?

Nestotus Macleanii is commonly known as Maclean's Nestotus

What is the growth rate of Nestotus macleanii?

Nestotus Macleanii has a slow to moderate growth rate

What is the preferred soil type for Nestotus macleanii?

Nestotus Macleanii prefers well-drained, sandy soil

Species in the Nestotus 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-129652: Based on the initial data import
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
Roland P. Roberts (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.P.Roberts' in the authors string.
Lowell Edward Urbatsch (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urbatsch' in the authors string.
Kurt M. Neubig (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Neubig' in the authors string.