Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wardii
ID:
38874

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 3(14): 46 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038203



Common Names

  • Ward's Oonopsis
  • Ward's Goldenweed
  • Ward's Star-tipped Daisy


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Description

Oonopsis wardii (also called Oonopsis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It is found in dry, deciduous forests, open scrub, and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Oonopsis wardii has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Oonopsis wardii are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oonopsis wardii 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 propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Oonopsis wardii

Oonopsis wardii is native to the western United States and can be found in the Rocky Mountains, Great Basin, and Sierra Nevada.

Oonopsis wardii FAQ

What is the common name of Oonopsis wardii?

Ward's Oonopsis

What type of plant is Oonopsis wardii?

It is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Oonopsis wardii?

It is found in dry, sandy areas of the western United States

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-136939: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.