Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glomerata
ID:
128289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 53 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127618

Common Names

  • Clustered Nasturtium
  • Glomerata Nasturtium
  • Glomerata

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Synonyms

  • Panargyrus glomeratus Gillies ex D.Don [unknown]
  • Panargyrus densifolius Phil. [unknown]

Description

Nassauvia glomerata (also called Clustered Nassauvia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and is commonly found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Nassauvia glomerata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nassauvia glomerata is yellow and has a single row of ray florets surrounding a yellow central disc. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves, and the cotyledons are oval and slightly toothed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nassauvia glomerata is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or fall. Seeds can also be used, but germination is slow and inconsistent.

Where to Find Nassauvia glomerata

Nassauvia glomerata is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Nassauvia glomerata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nassauvia glomerata?

Nassauvia glomerata

What is the common name of Nassauvia glomerata?

Glomerate Nassauvia

Where is Nassauvia glomerata native to?

South America

What type of plant is Nassauvia glomerata?

Herb

What color are the flowers of Nassauvia glomerata?

White

Species in the Nassauvia genus

Nassauvia magellanica, Nassauvia pulcherrima, Nassauvia ameghinoi, Nassauvia argyrophylla, Nassauvia argentea, Nassauvia gaudichaudii, Nassauvia hillii, Nassauvia argyrophylla, Nassauvia uniflora, Nassauvia digitata, Nassauvia axillaris, Nassauvia sceptrum, Nassauvia planifolia, Nassauvia ramosissima, Nassauvia latissima, Nassauvia lagascae, Nassauvia fuegiana, Nassauvia acerosa, Nassauvia dentata, Nassauvia looseri, Nassauvia sublobata, Nassauvia ruizii, Nassauvia sprengelioides, Nassauvia serpens, Nassauvia juniperina, Nassauvia chubutensis, Nassauvia glomerulosa, Nassauvia pyramidalis, Nassauvia dusenii, Nassauvia coronipappa, Nassauvia ulicina, Nassauvia pentacaenoides, Nassauvia darwinii, Nassauvia maeviae, Nassauvia pinnigera, Nassauvia gaudichaudii, Nassauvia cumingii, Nassauvia glomerata, Nassauvia dusenii, Nassauvia aculeata, Nassauvia pygmaea, Nassauvia revoluta,

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