Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
83243

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 2 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082572



Common Names

  • Laevis Oedera
  • Oedera Laevis
  • Laevis' Oedera


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Synonyms

  • Eroeda laevis (DC.) Levyns [unknown]

Description

Oedera laevis (also called smooth oedera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has yellow flowers and is typically found in moist, rocky soils in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oedera laevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oedera laevis is a small white disc flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oedera laevis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Oedera laevis

Oedera laevis can be found in the South American countries of Venezuela, Guyana, and Brazil.

Oedera laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oedera laevis?

Oedera laevis

What is the common name of Oedera laevis?

Smooth oedera

Where is Oedera laevis native to?

South America

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