Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) H.Rob. & V.A.Funk
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 3: 30 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331816
Common Names
- Nothovernonia Amblyolepis
- Amblyolepis Daisy
- Nothovernonia Daisy
Description
Nothovernonia amblyolepis (also called Amblyolepis nothovernonia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Nothovernonia amblyolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nothovernonia amblyolepis is a yellow daisy-like flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a fluffy white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of hairy leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nothovernonia amblyolepis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.
Where to Find Nothovernonia amblyolepis
Nothovernonia amblyolepis is native to Mexico and can be found in the northern and western parts of the country.
Nothovernonia amblyolepis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nothovernonia amblyolepis?
Nothovernonia amblyolepis
What are the common names of Nothovernonia amblyolepis?
Amblyolepis, Amblyolep
Where does Nothovernonia amblyolepis grow?
Pakistan
Species in the Nothovernonia 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,