Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. (quarto ed.) 3: 9. t. 198. 1818
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001024043
Common Names
- Narrowleaf Nierembergia
- Nierembergia angustifolia
- Angustifolia Nierembergia
Description
Nierembergia angustifolia (also called Narrowleaf Nierembergia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. It typically grows in moist places, such as along the banks of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Nierembergia angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nierembergia angustifolia is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nierembergia angustifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Nierembergia angustifolia
Nierembergia angustifolia is native to South America and can also be found in parts of Central America and the Caribbean.
Species in the Nierembergia genus
Nierembergia angustifolia,
Nierembergia aristata,
Nierembergia browallioides,
Nierembergia calycina,
Nierembergia ericoides,
Nierembergia espinosae,
Nierembergia graveolens,
Nierembergia hatschbachii,
Nierembergia linariifolia,
Nierembergia micrantha,
Nierembergia minima,
Nierembergia pinifolia,
Nierembergia pulchella,
Nierembergia rigida,
Nierembergia riograndensis,
Nierembergia rivularis,
Nierembergia scoparia,
Nierembergia tandilensis,
Nierembergia tucumanensis,
Nierembergia veitchii,
Species in the Solanaceae family