Nivenia concinna - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 21: 267 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785348
Common Names
- Concinna Nivenia
- Smooth Nivenia
- Smooth Star-flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nivenia concinna (also called Graceful 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 concinna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nivenia concinna is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nivenia concinna is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. Cultivation and propagation: Nivenia concinna is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Nivenia concinna
Nivenia concinna can be found in the western parts of South Africa, in grassland and rocky areas.
Nivenia concinna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nivenia concinna?
Nivenia concinna
What is the common name of Nivenia concinna?
Cape Daisy
Where is Nivenia concinna native to?
South Africa
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-323856: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.