Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amplexicaulis
ID:
126740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ferreyra

Source:
gcc

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 364, tab. 1, fig. 13-18 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126069



Common Names

  • Onoseris amplexicaulis
  • Cleftleaf Onoseris
  • Amplexicaul Onoseris


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Description

Onoseris amplexicaulis (also called Amplexicaul Onoseris, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Onoseris amplexicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onoseris amplexicaulis is a yellow composite flower head with yellow disc florets and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onoseris amplexicaulis is a perennial herb that is propagated through seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Onoseris amplexicaulis

Onoseris amplexicaulis can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas and north to Wyoming.

Onoseris amplexicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onoseris amplexicaulis?

Onoseris amplexicaulis

What is the family of Onoseris amplexicaulis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Onoseris amplexicaulis?

Clasping-leaved onoseris

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,