Tofieldia nuda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nuda
ID:
749245
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 17: 176 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748578
Common Names
- Tofieldia nuda
- Nuda Tofieldia
- Nuda
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tofieldia nuda (also called Tofieldia nuda, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping habit and small, ovate leaves. It is native to temperate regions of North America and is found in temperate moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tofieldia nuda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tofieldia nuda has small, white flowers with four petals and six stamens. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tofieldia nuda is a small, perennial herb native to North America. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be grown in partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It can also be grown in a terrarium or greenhouse.
Where to Find Tofieldia nuda
Tofieldia nuda can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
Tofieldia nuda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tofieldia nuda?
Tofieldia nuda
What is the common name of Tofieldia nuda?
Naked Tofieldia
What is the natural habitat of Tofieldia nuda?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Tofieldia genus
Species in the Tofieldiaceae family
Harperocallis flava, Harperocallis paniculata, Harperocallis duidae, Harperocallis falcata, Harperocallis longiflora, Harperocallis neblinae, Harperocallis penduliflora, Harperocallis robustior, Harperocallis schomburgkiana, Harperocallis sessiliflora, Harperocallis sipapoensis, Pleea tenuifolia, Tofieldia cernua, Tofieldia yoshiiana, Tofieldia thibetica, Tofieldia coccinea, Tofieldia divergens, Tofieldia calyculata, Tofieldia nuda, Tofieldia okuboi, Tofieldia pusilla, Tofieldia glabra, Tofieldia himalaica, Tofieldia hybrida, Tofieldia furusei, Triantha racemosa, Triantha occidentalis, Triantha japonica, Triantha glutinosa,
References
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:542289-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.