Species
Nierembergia repens
Etymology
repens: from Latin repere meaning to creep, means creeping
Common Name(s)
whitecup
Authority
Nierembergia repens Ruiz & Pav.
Family
Solanaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Synonyms
Nierembergia rivularis Miers
Features
Creeping and suckering, perennial ground cover; stems branching, glabrous. Flowers 2.5-4 cm diameter, petals delicate.
Flower Colours
White,Yellow
Origin
Native to South America: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.
Reason for Introduction
Ornamental
This page last updated on 11 Oct 2015