Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nutt.) Shinners
Source:
gcc
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Field & Lab. 19: 71 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046473
Common Names
- Oregon Heterotheca
- Heterotheca
- Oregon
Description
Heterotheca oregona (also called Oregon False Goldenaster, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a woody stem and spiny leaves. It is native to western North America and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Heterotheca oregona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Heterotheca oregona var. compacta (D.D.Keck) Semple
Heterotheca oregona var. scaberrima (A.Gray) Semple
Heterotheca oregona var. rudis (Greene) Semple
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heterotheca oregona is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heterotheca oregona is a perennial herb that is native to western North America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings and prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant.
Where to Find Heterotheca oregona
Heterotheca oregona can be found in temperate regions of the United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
Heterotheca oregona FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterotheca oregona?
Heterotheca oregona
What is the natural habitat of Heterotheca oregona?
Dry grasslands and scrub in the Mediterranean region
What is the flowering period of Heterotheca oregona?
June to August
Species in the Heterotheca genus
Heterotheca subaxillaris,
Heterotheca stenophylla,
Heterotheca arizonica,
Heterotheca marginata,
Heterotheca pumila,
Heterotheca sierrablancensis,
Heterotheca mexicana,
Heterotheca mucronata,
Heterotheca jonesii,
Heterotheca polothrix,
Heterotheca inuloides,
Heterotheca sessiliflora,
Heterotheca shevockii,
Heterotheca oregona,
Heterotheca mucronata,
Heterotheca zionensis,
Heterotheca nitidula,
Heterotheca chihuahuana,
Heterotheca grandiflora,
Heterotheca brandegei,
Heterotheca rutteri,
Heterotheca fulcrata,
Heterotheca gypsophila,
Heterotheca camporum,
Heterotheca monarchensis,
Heterotheca viscida,
Heterotheca canescens,
Heterotheca villosa,
Heterotheca martirensis,
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,