Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
oolepis
ID:
28439

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 20: 406. 1921

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027768



Common Names

  • Flourensia oolepis
  • Oolepis Flourensia
  • Flourensia of Oolepis


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Synonyms

  • Flourensia grindelioides S.Moore [unknown]

Description

Flourensia oolepis (also called Oolepis Flourensia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It typically grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Flourensia oolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of fuel and fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flourensia oolepis has yellow flowers with four petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flourensia oolepis is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Flourensia oolepis

Flourensia oolepis can be found in the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico and the southwestern United States.

Flourensia oolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Flourensia oolepis?

Flourensia oolepis

What type of plant is Flourensia oolepis?

It is a shrub

Where is Flourensia oolepis native to?

It is native to South America

Species in the Flourensia genus

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-12684: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.