Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 35: 326 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092035
Common Names
- Nidorella welwitschii
- Welwitschii's Nidorella
- Welwitschii's Groundsel
Description
Nidorella welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's Nidorella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a small shrub, reaching up to 1 m in height. It is native to Angola, and is found in the tropical and subtropical moist montane forests of this region.
Uses & Benefits
Nidorella welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food for animals and birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nidorella welwitschii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nidorella welwitschii is a perennial herb that is native to Africa. It can be propagated by division and cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can tolerate some drought but will need supplemental water during dry periods. It can be grown in a variety of soil types but prefers well-drained soils. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Nidorella welwitschii
Nidorella welwitschii is native to Angola and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Nidorella welwitschii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nidorella welwitschii?
Nidorella welwitschii
What is the family of Nidorella welwitschii?
Asteraceae
Where is Nidorella welwitschii native to?
Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran
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,