Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gariepina
ID:
1767

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 395 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001096



Common Names

  • Nolletia gariepina
  • Gariep Nolletia
  • Gariep's Cudweed


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Synonyms

  • Nidorella gariepina DC. [unknown]
  • Felicia gariepina L.Bolus [unknown]

Description

Nolletia gariepina (also called Gariepina Nolletia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nolletia gariepina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nolletia gariepina is a yellow-green color and has a single head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nolletia gariepina is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils in the southwestern United States. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Cuttings can also be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Nolletia gariepina

Nolletia gariepina can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Arizona.

Nolletia gariepina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nolletia gariepina?

Nolletia gariepina

What is the common name of Nolletia gariepina?

Gariep Nolletia

What is the natural habitat of Nolletia gariepina?

It is found in dry, open woods and grasslands in the southern United States.

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,

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