Nidorella tongensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tongensis
ID:
96830
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32(3): 366 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096159
Common Names
- Nidorella tongensis
- Tongensis Nidorella
- Tonga Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nidorella tongensis (also called 'Tongan Daisy', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Tonga. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, white daisy-like flowers. It grows in moist, grassy areas and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Nidorella tongensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nidorella tongensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nidorella tongensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Nidorella tongensis
Nidorella tongensis is found in the mountains of New Zealand.
Nidorella tongensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nidorella tongensis?
Nidorella tongensis
What is the common name of Nidorella tongensis?
Tongan Nidorella
Where is Nidorella tongensis found?
Nidorella tongensis is found in Tonga.
Species in the Nidorella genus
Nidorella varia, Nidorella resedifolia, Nidorella linifolia, Nidorella vernonioides, Nidorella anomala, Nidorella hottentotica, Nidorella undulata, Nidorella foetida, Nidorella nobrei, Nidorella bampsiana, Nidorella auriculata, Nidorella chrysocoma, Nidorella burundiensis, Nidorella agria, Nidorella welwitschii, Nidorella tongensis, Nidorella pedunculata, Nidorella zavattarii, Nidorella spartioides, Nidorella nordenstamii, Nidorella umbrosa, Nidorella aegyptiaca, Nidorella attenuata, Nidorella obscura, Nidorella pinnata, Nidorella pinnatifida, Nidorella ulmifolia, Nidorella ivifolia, Nidorella podocephala,
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-52306: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.