Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hutch.) Anderb. & K.Bremer
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78(4): 1071 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066603
Common Names
- Oedera conferta
- Dense Daisy-bush
- Dense Oedera
Synonyms
- Relhania conferta Hutch. [unknown]
Description
Oedera conferta (also called 'Climbing Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in disturbed areas and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Oedera conferta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oedera conferta has small yellow flowers and its seeds are small and dark brown. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oedera conferta is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils in the southwestern United States. It prefers full sun and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in early spring or late fall.
Where to Find Oedera conferta
Oedera conferta is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Oedera conferta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oedera conferta?
Oedera conferta
What is the natural habitat of Oedera conferta?
Oedera conferta is native to tropical Africa.
What is the growth habit of Oedera conferta?
Oedera conferta is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height.
Species in the Oedera genus
Oedera squarrosa,
Oedera multipunctata,
Oedera muirii,
Oedera capense,
Oedera foveolata,
Oedera resinifera,
Oedera steyniae,
Oedera viscosa,
Oedera imbricata,
Oedera capensis,
Oedera conferta,
Oedera intermedia,
Oedera laevis,
Oedera genistifolia,
Oedera sedifolia,
Oedera silicicola,
Oedera epaleacea,
Oedera nordenstamii,
Oedera hirta,
Oedera uniflora,
Oedera speciosa,
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,