Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
77996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4(14): 6, t. 305 (ed. fol.) (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077325



Common Names

  • Onoseris speciosa
  • Onoseris
  • Speciosa


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Description

Onoseris speciosa (also called False Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Onoseris speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onoseris speciosa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm, and its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a basal rosette of spoon-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onoseris speciosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Onoseris speciosa

Onoseris speciosa is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is commonly found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.

Onoseris speciosa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Onoseris speciosa?

Onoseris speciosa is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and the Middle East.

What is the optimal soil type for Onoseris speciosa?

Onoseris speciosa prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils with a neutral to alkaline pH.

How much sunlight does Onoseris speciosa need?

Onoseris speciosa prefers full sun to partial shade.

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