Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
gcc
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4: 151 (ed. fol.) (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003642
Common Names
- Werneria Nubigena
- Nubigena Werneria
- Werneria
Synonyms
- Oresigonia latifolia Willd. ex Less. [unknown]
- Werneria mocinniana DC. [unknown]
- Werneria nubigena nubigena [unknown]
- Werneria steubelii Hieron. [unknown]
- Oresigonia latifolia Willd. ex DC. [deprecated]
- Werneria disticha Kunth [unknown]
- Werneria dombeyana Hieron. [unknown]
- Werneria nubigena dombeyana Wedd. [unknown]
- Werneria stuebelii Hieron. [unknown]
- Oresigonia grandiflora Willd. ex Rockh. [unknown]
- Werneria nubigena erioscapa Wedd. [unknown]
- Werneria nubigena leioscapa Wedd. [unknown]
- Werneria nubigena latifolia Wedd. [unknown]
- Werneria nubigena vulgaris Wedd. [unknown]
Description
Werneria nubigena (also called Cloudy Werneria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows to a height of 0.2-0.5 meter and has white flowers. It is found in temperate grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Werneria nubigena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Werneria nubigena has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Werneria nubigena is a perennial plant native to the Canary Islands. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. It can be pruned in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Werneria nubigena
Werneria nubigena is native to the Alps and can be found in parts of Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
Werneria nubigena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Werneria nubigena?
Werneria nubigena
What are the common names of Werneria nubigena?
Cloudy Werneria
Where is Werneria nubigena native to?
Europe
Species in the Werneria genus
Werneria glaberrima,
Werneria nubigena,
Werneria orbignyana,
Werneria apiculata,
Werneria obtusiloba,
Werneria villosa,
Werneria pumila,
Werneria melanandra,
Werneria cochlearis,
Werneria caespitosa,
Werneria macbridei,
Werneria pygmaea,
Werneria heteroloba,
Werneria staticifolia,
Werneria weberbaueriana,
Werneria solivifolia,
Werneria aretioides,
Werneria carnulosa,
Werneria pectinata,
Werneria spathulata,
Werneria graminifolia,
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,