Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sabulosus
ID:
94362

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wolley-Dod) Källersjö

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 96(4): 313 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093691



Common Names

  • Sandy Oncosiphon
  • Oncosiphon
  • Sandy Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Matricaria sabulosa Wolley-Dod [unknown]
  • Pentzia sabulosa Hutch. [unknown]

Description

Oncosiphon sabulosus (also called Sand Oncosiphon, Sand Daisy, and Oncosiphon sonchifolium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads with yellow ray florets. It is found in grassland, scrubland, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oncosiphon sabulosus is used in traditional Middle Eastern medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and sore throat. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oncosiphon sabulosus has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in a head-like shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncosiphon sabulosus is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Oncosiphon sabulosus

Oncosiphon sabulosus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal and Morocco to Turkey.

Oncosiphon sabulosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oncosiphon sabulosus?

Oncosiphon sabulosus

What is the common name of Oncosiphon sabulosus?

Sand-Spurrey

What is the natural range of Oncosiphon sabulosus?

Western North 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-49909: Based on the initial data import
Mari Källersjö (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Källersjö' in the authors string.
Anthony Hurt Wolley-Dod (1861-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wolley-Dod' in the authors string.