Nierembergia tandilensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tandilensis
ID:
1024813
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kuntze) Cabrera
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Colecc. Ci. Inst. Nac. Tecnol. Agropecu. 5a: 245. 1965
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001024151
Common Names
- Tandilensis Nierembergia
- Nierembergia tandilensis
- Tandilensis Nierembergia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nierembergia tandilensis (also called Tandil 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 tandilensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nierembergia tandilensis is bell-shaped, white to pale blue in color, and has a mild, sweet scent. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nierembergia tandilensis 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 tandilensis
Nierembergia tandilensis can be found in Argentina.
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
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import