Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
armatum
ID:
60671

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Reiche

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 109: 29 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060000

Common Names

  • Nardophyllum
  • Nardophyllum armatum
  • Armatum

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Synonyms

  • Dolichogyne armata Wedd. [unknown]
  • Ocyroe spinosa Phil. [unknown]
  • Ocyroë armata (Wedd.) Bonif. [unknown]

Description

Nardophyllum armatum (also called 'Armed Nardophyllum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a woody stem and ovate leaves with white flowers. It is found in alpine meadows, grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Nardophyllum armatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nardophyllum armatum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have a hairy stem and leaves that are covered with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nardophyllum armatum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rootstock should be done in early spring.

Where to Find Nardophyllum armatum

Nardophyllum armatum is native to South America and can be found in Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Nardophyllum armatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nardophyllum armatum?

Nardophyllum armatum

What is the family of Nardophyllum armatum?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Nardophyllum armatum?

Dry grasslands

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-17063: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Karl Friedrich Reiche (1860-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reiche' in the authors string.