Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
engelmannii
ID:
15828

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 3(14): 45 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015157



Common Names

  • Oonopsis
  • Engelmann's Oonopsis
  • Engelmannii Oonopsis


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Synonyms

  • Chondrophora engelmannii (A.Gray) Britton [unknown]
  • Haplopappus engelmannii H.M.Hall [unknown]
  • Bigelowia engelmannii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Aster angelandri Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Oonopsis engelmannii (also called Engelmann's Goldenweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the United States and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Oonopsis engelmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oonopsis engelmannii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oonopsis engelmannii is a low-growing, perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is easily propagated from seed, and can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils, and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of existing plants.

Where to Find Oonopsis engelmannii

Oonopsis engelmannii is native to the Rocky Mountains in North America. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Oonopsis engelmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oonopsis engelmannii?

Oonopsis engelmannii

What is the family of Oonopsis engelmannii?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Oonopsis engelmannii?

Engelmann's Oonopsis

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