Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
napeifolia
ID:
44603

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Pippen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 34(6): 382 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043932

Common Names

  • Digitacalia napeifolia
  • Napeifolia Digitacalia
  • Napeifolia Finger-flower

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Synonyms

  • Odontotrichum napeaefolium Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Digitacalia napeifolia (also called Napeifolia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and produces small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Digitacalia napeifolia has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Digitacalia napeifolia is a yellow-green disc flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitacalia napeifolia is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Digitacalia napeifolia

Digitacalia napeifolia is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Digitacalia napeifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitacalia napeifolia?

Digitacalia napeifolia

What is the common name of Digitacalia napeifolia?

Napeifolia Digitacalia

What is the natural habitat of Digitacalia napeifolia?

Digitacalia napeifolia is native to South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-1425: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Richard W. Pippen (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pippen' in the authors string.