Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
suffruticosus
ID:
91465

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Källersjö

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090794



Common Names

  • Oncosiphon suffruticosus
  • Argentine oncosiphon
  • Uruguayan oncosiphon


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Synonyms

  • Cotula tanacetifolia L. [unknown]
  • Pentzia suffruticosa (L.) Hutch. [unknown]
  • Tanacetum leptolobum DC. [unknown]
  • Matricaria suffruticosa Druce [unknown]
  • Pentzia tanacetifolia Hutch. [unknown]
  • Matricaria multiflora Fenzl ex Harv. [unknown]
  • Artemisia tanacetoides Less. [unknown]
  • Tanacetum multiflorum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Chamomilla suffruticosa Rydb. [unknown]
  • Pentzia suffruticosa (L.) Hutch. ex Merxm. [deprecated]
  • Pentzia macrocephala Dinter ex Merxm. & Eberle [unknown]

Description

Oncosiphon suffruticosus (also called False Rosemary, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is a small shrub with a woody stem and an upright habit. The leaves are linear in shape and are covered in white hairs. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are achenes.

Uses & Benefits

Oncosiphon suffruticosus is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible and can be used in salads.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oncosiphon suffruticosus has small yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncosiphon suffruticosus is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Oncosiphon suffruticosus

Oncosiphon suffruticosus is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands.

Oncosiphon suffruticosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oncosiphon suffruticosus?

Oncosiphon suffruticosus

What is the family of Oncosiphon suffruticosus?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Oncosiphon suffruticosus?

South Africa

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-47079: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Mari Källersjö (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Källersjö' in the authors string.