Zeltnera nesomii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nesomii
ID:
1319701
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2011-61: 1 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332155
Common Names
- Zeltnera nesomii
- Nesom's Zeltnera
- San Diego False-Gilia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zeltnera nesomii (also called Nesom's Zeltnera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in sunny locations.
Uses & Benefits
Zeltnera nesomii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, wounds, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zeltnera nesomii is yellow with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zeltnera nesomii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny spot. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. The plant can be divided in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Zeltnera nesomii
Zeltnera nesomii can be found in the southern regions of South America.
Zeltnera nesomii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zeltnera nesomii?
Zeltnera nesomii
What is the common name of Zeltnera nesomii?
Nesom's False-vervain
What is the natural habitat of Zeltnera nesomii?
Open, dry grasslands and rocky slopes
Species in the Zeltnera genus
Zeltnera exaltata, Zeltnera madrensis, Zeltnera quitensis, Zeltnera stricta, Zeltnera muehlenbergii, Zeltnera texensis, Zeltnera trichantha, Zeltnera abramsii, Zeltnera davyi, Zeltnera namophila, Zeltnera nevadensis, Zeltnera venusta, Zeltnera arizonica, Zeltnera beyrichii, Zeltnera breviflora, Zeltnera calycosa, Zeltnera glandulifera, Zeltnera maryanniana, Zeltnera gentryi, Zeltnera pusilla, Zeltnera setacea, Zeltnera wigginsii, Zeltnera multicaulis, Zeltnera martinii, Zeltnera nudicaulis, Zeltnera nesomii, Zeltnera namatophila,
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,
References
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77116778-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.