Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fuegiana
ID:
44816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Physis (Buenos Aires) 10: 285, fig. 2, D-F (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044145

Common Names

  • Fuegian Nassauvia
  • Fuegian Nassauvian
  • Fuegian Nassauvian Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Strongylomopsis fuegiana Speg. [unknown]
  • Nassauvia scleranthoides O.Hoffm. in Dusén [unknown]

Description

Nassauvia fuegiana (also called Fuegian nassauvia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows to a height of about 1 foot. It is found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas, and prefers sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Nassauvia fuegiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nassauvia fuegiana is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is an achene, which is a small, dry, one-seeded fruit. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nassauvia fuegiana is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Nassauvia fuegiana

Nassauvia fuegiana can be found in the Andes Mountains of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.

Nassauvia fuegiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nassauvia fuegiana?

Nassauvia fuegiana

What is the common name of Nassauvia fuegiana?

Fuegian Nassauvia

What is the habitat of Nassauvia fuegiana?

Dry, rocky hillsides

Species in the Nassauvia genus

Nassauvia magellanica, Nassauvia pulcherrima, Nassauvia ameghinoi, Nassauvia argyrophylla, Nassauvia argentea, Nassauvia gaudichaudii, Nassauvia hillii, Nassauvia argyrophylla, Nassauvia uniflora, Nassauvia digitata, Nassauvia axillaris, Nassauvia sceptrum, Nassauvia planifolia, Nassauvia ramosissima, Nassauvia latissima, Nassauvia lagascae, Nassauvia fuegiana, Nassauvia acerosa, Nassauvia dentata, Nassauvia looseri, Nassauvia sublobata, Nassauvia ruizii, Nassauvia sprengelioides, Nassauvia serpens, Nassauvia juniperina, Nassauvia chubutensis, Nassauvia glomerulosa, Nassauvia pyramidalis, Nassauvia dusenii, Nassauvia coronipappa, Nassauvia ulicina, Nassauvia pentacaenoides, Nassauvia darwinii, Nassauvia maeviae, Nassauvia pinnigera, Nassauvia gaudichaudii, Nassauvia cumingii, Nassauvia glomerata, Nassauvia dusenii, Nassauvia aculeata, Nassauvia pygmaea, Nassauvia revoluta,

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