Nivenia dispar - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 21: 268 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785346
Common Names
- Dispar Nivenia
- Unequal Nivenia
- Unequal Star-flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nivenia dispar (also called Variable 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 dispar 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 dispar 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 dispar 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 dispar 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 dispar
Nivenia dispar can be found in the western parts of South Africa, in grassland and rocky areas.
Nivenia dispar FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nivenia dispar?
Nivenia dispar
What is the common name of Nivenia dispar?
Cape Daisy
Where is Nivenia dispar 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
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:440436-1: Based on the initial data import