Nivenia argentea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Woody Irid. : 54 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785311
Common Names
- Argentea Nivenia
- Argenteum Nivenia
- Argenteas Nivenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nivenia argentea (also called Silver Nivenia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky grassland and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Nivenia argentea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nivenia argentea is white and has four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nivenia argentea is a shrub that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Nivenia argentea
Nivenia argentea can be found in the western parts of South Africa, in grassland and rocky areas.
Nivenia argentea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nivenia argentea?
Nivenia argentea
What is the common name of Nivenia argentea?
Silver nivenia
What is the natural habitat of Nivenia argentea?
Grassland and rocky slopes
Species in the Nivenia genus
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-323822: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.