Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 61: t. 3371. 1834
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001024060
Common Names
- Calycina Nierembergia
- Nierembergia calycina
- Calycina Nierembergia
Description
Nierembergia calycina (also called Cup-shaped 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 calycina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nierembergia calycina 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 calycina 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 calycina
Nierembergia calycina 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