Nierembergia hatschbachii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hatschbachii
ID:
1024745
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.A.Cocucci & Hunz.
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Lorentzia 7: 9, f. 1. 1993
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001024083
Common Names
- Hatschbachii Nierembergia
- Nierembergia hatschbachii
- Hatschbachii Nierembergia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nierembergia hatschbachii (also called Hatschbach's 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 hatschbachii 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 hatschbachii 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 hatschbachii 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 hatschbachii
Nierembergia hatschbachii 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
Armando Theodoro Hunziker (1919-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hunz.' in the authors string.
Andrea A. Cocucci (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.A.Cocucci' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import