Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abyssinica
ID:
95824

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 59: 248 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095153

Common Names

  • Guizotia Abyssinica
  • Nigerseed
  • Abyssinian Cress

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Synonyms

  • Buphthalmum ramtilla Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Verbesina sativa Roxb. ex Sims [unknown]
  • Tetragonotheca abyssinica Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Verbesina sativa Roxb. [unknown]
  • Guizotia abyssinica abyssinica [unknown]
  • Polymnia abyssinica L.f. [unknown]
  • Guizotia oleifera oleifera [unknown]
  • Ramtilla oleifera oleifera [unknown]
  • Guizotia oleifera oleifera [unknown]
  • Guizotia abyssinica pichisermollii Cif. [unknown]
  • Parthenium luteum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Helianthus oleifer Wall. [unknown]
  • Guizotia abyssinica negriana Cif. [unknown]
  • Heliopsis platyglossa Cass. [unknown]
  • Anthemis mysorensis Herb.Madr. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Guizotia abyssinica baldratiana Cif. [unknown]
  • Guizotia oleifera (DC.) DC. [unknown]
  • Guizotia abyssinica sciarapovii Cif. [unknown]
  • Guizotia abyssinica baldratiana Cufod. [unknown]
  • Guizotia abyssinica corgevinii Cif. [unknown]
  • Guizotia abyssinica caulirufa Cif. [unknown]
  • Guizotia abyssinica sativa (Roxb. ex Sims) Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]
  • Guizotia abyssinica candussoiana Cif. [unknown]
  • Guizotia oleifera sativa DC. [unknown]
  • Guizotia oleifera angustior DC. [unknown]
  • Guizotia abyssinica angustior (DC.) Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]
  • Jaegeria abyssinica Spreng. [unknown]
  • Polymnia frondosa Bruce ex Murray [unknown]
  • Ramtilla oleifera DC. [unknown]
  • Polymnia frondosa Bruce [unknown]
  • Guizotia oleifera DC. & A.DC. [unknown]

Description

Guizotia abyssinica (also called Niger Seed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Ethiopia. It has a branching stem and yellow flower heads. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Guizotia abyssinica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guizotia abyssinica is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guizotia abyssinica is a hardy annual that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is best propagated by direct sowing in the spring. The seeds should be sown at a depth of 1/4 inch and spaced 6-8 inches apart. Water regularly and thin the seedlings to the desired spacing when they are 2-3 inches tall.

Where to Find Guizotia abyssinica

Guizotia abyssinica can be found in Ethiopia and Sudan.

Guizotia abyssinica FAQ

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Guizotia abyssinica

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Abyssinica

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Asteraceae

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-51338: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.