Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 38: 459 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134936
Common Names
- Nicolasia
- Nicolasia Pedunculata
- Clustered Nicolasia
Description
Nicolasia pedunculata (also called pedunculate nicolasia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has oblanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows and grasslands, and can be found in elevations up to 1,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Nicolasia pedunculata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Nicolasia pedunculata sub. pedunculata
Nicolasia pedunculata sub. thermalis Wild
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nicolasia pedunculata is yellow and daisy-like with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nicolasia pedunculata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring or early summer. Divisions should be taken in the spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering.
Where to Find Nicolasia pedunculata
Nicolasia pedunculata can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Nicolasia pedunculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nicolasia pedunculata?
Nicolasia pedunculata
What is the common name of Nicolasia pedunculata?
Nicolasia
What is the natural habitat of Nicolasia pedunculata?
Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Nicolasia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,