Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kuntze) B.G.Baldwin
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2015-56: 2 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347333
Common Names
- Nothoschkuhria degenerica
- Degenerica Nothoschkuhria
- Degenerica-Leaved Nothoschkuhria
Description
Nothoschkuhria degenerica (also called Nothoschkuhria Degenerica, among many other common names) is a herb native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as savannas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Nothoschkuhria degenerica is used as an ornamental plant, as well as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nothoschkuhria degenerica has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nothoschkuhria degenerica is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Nothoschkuhria degenerica
Nothoschkuhria degenerica can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.
Nothoschkuhria degenerica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nothoschkuhria degenerica?
Nothoschkuhria degenerica
What is the common name of Nothoschkuhria degenerica?
Degener's Nothoschkuhria
What is the family of Nothoschkuhria degenerica?
Asteraceae
Species in the Nothoschkuhria 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,