Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
nivea
ID:
1329984

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) O.Toro, Mort & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301: 1388 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342438

Common Names

  • Atacama Nivea
  • White Atacama
  • Atacama Snow

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Description

Atacama nivea (also called White Atacama, White Atacama Plant, and White Atacama Flower, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It has small, waxy leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Atacama nivea is a succulent plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used medicinally to treat skin infections and reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Atacama nivea is small and white with five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown colour. The seedlings are thin and green with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atacama nivea is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows best in dry, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a dry, well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 70-80°F (21-27°C). Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a dry, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Atacama nivea

Atacama nivea can be found in Chile.

Atacama nivea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atacama nivea?

Atacama nivea

What type of plant is Atacama nivea?

It is an evergreen shrub

Where is Atacama nivea found?

It is found in the Atacama Desert in Chile

Species in the Atacama genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Oscar Toro Nuñez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Toro' in the authors string.
Mark E. Mort: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mort' in the authors string.