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
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.
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 Nicolasia 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,