Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
116163

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 60 Abt. B: 201 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115492

Common Names

  • Siebera
  • Nana
  • Dwarf Siebera

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Synonyms

  • Siebera pungens nana DC. [unknown]

Description

Siebera nana (also called Dwarf Siebera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody base and grows up to 10 cm tall. Its leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and up to 2 cm long. The flowers are yellow and borne in heads. It grows in dry, sandy, and rocky soils in open grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Siebera nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Siebera nana is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siebera nana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Siebera nana

Siebera nana is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in the coastal areas of the region.

Siebera nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siebera nana?

Siebera nana

What type of plant is Siebera nana?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Siebera nana found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Siebera genus

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-76944: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.