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
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.
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 Oonopsis genus
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,