Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
planifolia
ID:
37134

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 48 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036463

Common Names

  • Plains Nassauvia
  • Plains Nassauvie
  • Plains Nassauvius

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Description

Nassauvia planifolia (also called flat-leaved nassauvia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has small white flowers and flat, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in open woodlands, scrublands, and coastal heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Nassauvia planifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is known to be drought tolerant and is also used as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nassauvia planifolia has small yellow flowers with yellow disc florets and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nassauvia planifolia is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which can be sown in the spring or fall. Division of clumps can also be done in the spring.

Where to Find Nassauvia planifolia

Nassauvia planifolia is native to Argentina and can be found in the provinces of Buenos Aires and La Pampa.

Nassauvia planifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nassauvia planifolia?

Nassauvia planifolia

What is the common name of Nassauvia planifolia?

Plane-leaved nassauvia

Where is Nassauvia planifolia found?

Nassauvia planifolia is found in South America

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,

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