Status:
valid
Authors:
N.G.Walsh
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 15: 51 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089150
Common Names
- Bird's Nest Centipeda
- Nest Centipeda
- Centipeda nidiformis
Description
Centipeda nidiformis (also called Bird's Nest Centipeda, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woods. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Centipeda nidiformis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases, such as eczema and psoriasis. It is also used to treat fever, headaches, and sore throats. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centipeda nidiformis has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centipeda nidiformis is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Centipeda nidiformis
Centipeda nidiformis is found in the dry forests of Mexico and Guatemala.
Centipeda nidiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centipeda nidiformis?
Centipeda nidiformis
What type of plant is Centipeda nidiformis?
It is an annual herb
Where is Centipeda nidiformis found?
It is found in Australia
Species in the Centipeda genus
Centipeda aotearoana,
Centipeda cunninghamii,
Centipeda borealis,
Centipeda racemosa,
Centipeda thespidioides,
Centipeda nidiformis,
Centipeda minima,
Centipeda elatinoides,
Centipeda pleiocephala,
Centipeda crateriformis,
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,