Nierembergia repens
Common name
Whitecup
Synonyms
Nierembergia rivularis Miers
Family
Solanaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Detailed description
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
Etymology
repens: From Latin repere meaning to creep, means creeping