Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
nidulifera
ID:
378636

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunlop

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 28: 310 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377968



Common Names

  • Mitrasacme nidulifera
  • Nest-Bearing Mitrasacme
  • Nest-Bearing Star-Flower


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Synonyms

  • Mitrasacme erophila grandiflora J.Parn. & Griffin [valid]

Description

Mitrasacme nidulifera (also called Niduliferous Mitrasacme, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and leathery foliage. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mitrasacme nidulifera is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating skin conditions and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mitrasacme nidulifera has yellow flowers with four petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitrasacme nidulifera is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Mitrasacme nidulifera

Mitrasacme nidulifera is native to tropical regions of South America and can be found in open areas with plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil.

Mitrasacme nidulifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mitrasacme nidulifera?

Mitrasacme nidulifera

What is the family of Mitrasacme nidulifera?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Mitrasacme nidulifera?

Nestflower

Species in the Mitrasacme genus

Mitrasacme troglodytica, Mitrasacme subvolubilis, Mitrasacme pilosa, Mitrasacme prolifera, Mitrasacme neldneri, Mitrasacme paludosa, Mitrasacme nudicaulis, Mitrasacme polymorpha, Mitrasacme oasena, Mitrasacme patens, Mitrasacme phascoides, Mitrasacme nummularia, Mitrasacme setosa, Mitrasacme retroloba, Mitrasacme saxatilis, Mitrasacme scopata, Mitrasacme scrithicola, Mitrasacme serpyllifolia, Mitrasacme neglecta, Mitrasacme squamigera, Mitrasacme stellata, Mitrasacme secedens, Mitrasacme epigaea, Mitrasacme clarksonii, Mitrasacme nidulifera, Mitrasacme connata, Mitrasacme ambigua, Mitrasacme aggregata, Mitrasacme alsinoides, Mitrasacme erophila, Mitrasacme bogoriensis, Mitrasacme brachystemonea, Mitrasacme albomarginata, Mitrasacme elata, Mitrasacme laricifolia, Mitrasacme latiflora, Mitrasacme laxiceps, Mitrasacme kenneallyi, Mitrasacme maritima, Mitrasacme micrantha, Mitrasacme multicaulis, Mitrasacme gentianea, Mitrasacme exserta, Mitrasacme floribunda, Mitrasacme foliosa, Mitrasacme galbina, Mitrasacme laevis, Mitrasacme geniculosa, Mitrasacme glaucescens, Mitrasacme graminea,

Species in the Loganiaceae family

Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,

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