Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Anderb. & K.Bremer
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78(4): 1071 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008866
Common Names
- Squarrosa Oedera
- Oedera Squarrosa
- Squarrosa Oedera
Description
Oedera squarrosa (also called 'Squarrose Oedera', among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Oedera squarrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oedera squarrosa is a yellow disc floret with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oedera squarrosa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It should be planted in spring and can be divided in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Oedera squarrosa
Oedera squarrosa is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Oedera squarrosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oedera squarrosa?
Oedera squarrosa
What are the common names of Oedera squarrosa?
Squarrose Oedera
What is the natural habitat of Oedera squarrosa?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,