Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nivigena
ID:
75530

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) F.Muell.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Plants Indigenous to the Colony of Victoria, Lithograms 1865

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074859

Common Names

  • Snow Daisy
  • Abrotanella
  • Nivigena

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Description

Eriogonum gossypinum (also called Cotton-top Buckwheat, among many other common names) is a species of wild buckwheat native to western North America. It is an upright, mat-forming perennial herb with small, gray-green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as chaparral, sagebrush, and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Abrotanella nivigena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Abrotanella nivigena is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abrotanella nivigena is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn and by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Abrotanella nivigena

Abrotanella nivigena is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sandy soils. It is most commonly found in the countries of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Abrotanella nivigena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abrotanella nivigena?

Abrotanella nivigena

What is the common name of Abrotanella nivigena?

Snowy abrotanella

What is the natural habitat of Abrotanella nivigena?

Grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-31570: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.