Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obscura
ID:
1324565

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Strelitzia 29: 794 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337019



Common Names

  • Nidorella Obscura
  • Obscure Daisy
  • Obscure Daisy Bush


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Description

Nidorella obscura (also called Obscure Nidorella, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It has alternate, pinnately lobed leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nidorella obscura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nidorella obscura has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nidorella obscura is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows to a height of about 4 feet and has small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Nidorella obscura

Nidorella obscura is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the region.

Nidorella obscura FAQ

What are the common names of Nidorella obscura?

Nidorella obscura is commonly known as the Obscure Nidorella.

What is the growth rate of Nidorella obscura?

Nidorella obscura has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What kind of soil does Nidorella obscura prefer?

Nidorella obscura prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

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

Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.