Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
quercifolia
ID:
31877

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(2): 261 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031206



Common Names

  • Bothriocline Quercifolia
  • Quercifolia
  • Oakleaf Bothriocline


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Description

Bothriocline quercifolia (also called oak-leaf bothriocline, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a branching stem, lanceolate leaves, and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bothriocline quercifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bothriocline quercifolia has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bothriocline quercifolia is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from seed in spring or early summer and from cuttings in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Bothriocline quercifolia

Bothriocline quercifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas.

Bothriocline quercifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bothriocline quercifolia?

Bothriocline quercifolia

What is the natural habitat of Bothriocline quercifolia?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

What are the uses of Bothriocline quercifolia?

It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

Species in the Bothriocline genus

Bothriocline imatongensis, Bothriocline muschleriana, Bothriocline bampsii, Bothriocline kungwensis, Bothriocline cuneifolia, Bothriocline upembensis, Bothriocline malaissei, Bothriocline hoyoensis, Bothriocline grandicapitulata, Bothriocline leonardiana, Bothriocline schimperi, Bothriocline quercifolia, Bothriocline hispida, Bothriocline huillensis, Bothriocline monocephala, Bothriocline pectinata, Bothriocline glomerata, Bothriocline aggregata, Bothriocline concinna, Bothriocline moramballae, Bothriocline monticola, Bothriocline carrissoi, Bothriocline amplifolia, Bothriocline laxa, Bothriocline steetziana, Bothriocline atroviolacea, Bothriocline nyungwensis, Bothriocline grindeliifolia, Bothriocline microcephala, Bothriocline inyangana, Bothriocline attenuata, Bothriocline sengensis, Bothriocline trifoliata, Bothriocline katangensis, Bothriocline wittei, Bothriocline ugandensis, Bothriocline glabrescens, Bothriocline pauwelsii, Bothriocline auriculata, Bothriocline shagayuensis, Bothriocline nyiruensis, Bothriocline kundelungensis, Bothriocline fusca, Bothriocline mbalensis, Bothriocline angolensis, Bothriocline madagascariensis, Bothriocline marungensis, Bothriocline subcordata, Bothriocline congesta, Bothriocline ruwenzoriensis,

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-130179: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.