Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
1279262

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Davidson & Moxley

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Calif. (Davidson & Moxley) 240. 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278600

Common Names

  • Nuttallia involucrata
  • Involucrate Nuttallia
  • Bracted Nuttallia
  • Bracted Water-plantain

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Description

Nuttallia involucrata (also called Nuttallia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to North America. It has simple, alternate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in alpine and subalpine meadows, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Nuttallia involucrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nuttallia involucrata has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nuttallia involucrata is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers partial shade and regular watering. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Nuttallia involucrata

Nuttallia involucrata is native to the western United States and Mexico.

Nuttallia involucrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nuttallia involucrata?

Nuttallia involucrata

What is the common name of Nuttallia involucrata?

Nuttallia

What is the family of Nuttallia involucrata?

Myricaceae

Species in the Nuttallia genus

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50298767: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Anstruther Davidson (1860-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Davidson' in the authors string.
George Loucks Moxley (1871-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moxley' in the authors string.