Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
schlechteri
ID:
80776

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bolus ex Schltr.) Källersjö

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 96(4): 312 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080105



Common Names

  • Schlechter's Oncosiphon
  • Schlechter's Cottonweed
  • Schlechter's Plume Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Matricaria schlechteri Bolus ex Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Oncosiphon schlechteri (also called Slender Oncosiphon, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has small, yellow daisy-like flowers and narrow, grey-green leaves. It grows in disturbed areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Oncosiphon schlechteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oncosiphon schlechteri is a small, yellow-white daisy-like flower head with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have thin, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncosiphon schlechteri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Oncosiphon schlechteri

Oncosiphon schlechteri is native to South Africa and is found in the provinces of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape.

Oncosiphon schlechteri FAQ

What are the common names of Oncosiphon schlechteri?

Common names of Oncosiphon schlechteri include Schlechter's oncosiphon, Schlechter's oncosiphon-mallow, and Schlechter's oncosiphonmallow.

What is the range of Oncosiphon schlechteri?

Oncosiphon schlechteri is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

What is the growth habit of Oncosiphon schlechteri?

Oncosiphon schlechteri is an annual herb that typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

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-36670: Based on the initial data import
Mari Källersjö (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Källersjö' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.