Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
staehelinoides
ID:
1327795

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harv.) H.Rob. & Skvarla

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 38: 2 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340249



Common Names

  • Staehelinoides Oocephala
  • Staehelinoides Oocephala
  • Staehelinoides Oocephala


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Description

Oocephala staehelinoides (also called Staehelin's Oocephala, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is a small, evergreen perennial, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, rocky habitats, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Oocephala staehelinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oocephala staehelinoides is small, white, and star-shaped. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown, and hard. The seedlings are small, with two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oocephala staehelinoides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It is propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and divide the plants in the fall. It is also important to keep the soil evenly moist and to fertilize the plants regularly.

Where to Find Oocephala staehelinoides

Oocephala staehelinoides is found in Mexico.

Oocephala staehelinoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oocephala staehelinoides?

Oocephala staehelinoides

What is the natural habitat of Oocephala staehelinoides?

It is found in the Mediterranean region.

What is the flowering season of Oocephala staehelinoides?

It flowers from April to June.

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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
John Jerome Skvarla (1935-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skvarla' in the authors string.