Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albicans
ID:
124954

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Ferreyra

Source:
gcc

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 389 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124283



Common Names

  • White Onoseris
  • Onoseris Albicans
  • White Groundsel


Searching for Onoseris albicans? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Seris integrifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Onoseris integrifolia Less. [unknown]
  • Onoseris reflexa Less. [unknown]
  • Onoseris integrifolia integrifolia [unknown]
  • Centroclinium appressum Hook. [unknown]
  • Centroclinium adpressum Hook. [unknown]
  • Seris adpressa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Seris reflexa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Centroclinium albicans D.Don [unknown]
  • Centroclinium reflexum Hook. [unknown]

Description

Onoseris albicans (also called White Onoseris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Onoseris albicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onoseris albicans has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Onoseris albicans? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Onoseris albicans is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the stems and place them in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Onoseris albicans

Onoseris albicans is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Onoseris albicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onoseris albicans?

Onoseris albicans

What type of plant is Onoseris albicans?

It is an annual herb

Where is Onoseris albicans native to?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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-85390: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Ramón Alejandro Ferreyra (1910-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferreyra' in the authors string.