Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coronata
ID:
35390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wild

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 12(1): 16 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034719



Common Names

  • Nicolasia Coronata
  • Crowned Nicolasia
  • Crowned-Leaved Nicolasia


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Description

Nicolasia coronata (also called Crowned Nicolasia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nicolasia coronata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and malaria.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Nicolasia coronata sub. coronata
Nicolasia coronata sub. planifolia Lisowski

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nicolasia coronata is small and yellow with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nicolasia coronata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a spreading habit. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Nicolasia coronata

Nicolasia coronata is found in the Canary Islands.

Nicolasia coronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nicolasia coronata?

Nicolasia coronata

What is the common name of Nicolasia coronata?

Crowned Nicolasia

What is the natural habitat of Nicolasia coronata?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes

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-13358: Based on the initial data import
Hiram Wild (1917-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wild' in the authors string.