Nierembergia browallioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
browallioides
ID:
1024720
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 214. 1874
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001024058
Common Names
- Browallioides Nierembergia
- Nierembergia browallioides
- Browallioides Nierembergia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nierembergia browallioides (also called Browallia Nierembergia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. It typically grows in moist places, such as along the banks of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Nierembergia browallioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nierembergia browallioides is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Nierembergia browallioides is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Nierembergia browallioides
Nierembergia browallioides is native to South America and can also be found in parts of Central America and the Caribbean.
Species in the Nierembergia genus
Nierembergia angustifolia, Nierembergia aristata, Nierembergia browallioides, Nierembergia calycina, Nierembergia ericoides, Nierembergia espinosae, Nierembergia graveolens, Nierembergia hatschbachii, Nierembergia linariifolia, Nierembergia micrantha, Nierembergia minima, Nierembergia pinifolia, Nierembergia pulchella, Nierembergia rigida, Nierembergia riograndensis, Nierembergia rivularis, Nierembergia scoparia, Nierembergia tandilensis, Nierembergia tucumanensis, Nierembergia veitchii,
Species in the Solanaceae family
References
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import