Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitens
ID:
21744

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) Leins

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 107 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021073



Common Names

  • Nitens Nicolasia
  • Nitens False Daisy
  • Nitens Yerba de tago


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Description

Nicolasia nitens (also called Shiny Nicolasia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and grows in moist, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nicolasia nitens is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nicolasia nitens has small, white flowers with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a rosette-like structure with hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nicolasia nitens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division is best done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Nicolasia nitens

Nicolasia nitens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can be found in open habitats such as grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands. It is also found in parts of Asia, Africa, and South America.

Nicolasia nitens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nicolasia nitens?

Nicolasia nitens

What is the common name of Nicolasia nitens?

Shiny nicolasia

What is the natural habitat of Nicolasia nitens?

Nicolasia nitens is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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

Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Peter Leins (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leins' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:234404-1: Based on the initial data import