Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
coriaceus
ID:
15248

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Br.) Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. xii. n.° 19, 11 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014577



Common Names

  • Oparanthus Coriaceus
  • Leathery Oparanthus
  • Coriaceous Oparanthus


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Synonyms

  • Bidens tubuaiensis Stuessy [unknown]
  • Chrysogonum coriaceum F.Br. [unknown]

Description

Oparanthus coriaceus (also called Leathery Thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to California, and is found in dry, open habitats. It is a perennial herb with a woody base, growing to a height of 0.5–1.5 m (1 ft 8 in–4 ft 11 in). The leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate. The flower heads are 1–2 cm (0.39–0.79 in) in diameter, and are surrounded by spiny bracts.

Uses & Benefits

Oparanthus coriaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oparanthus coriaceus has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oparanthus coriaceus is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in spring or early summer. For division, divide the clumps in late spring or early summer and replant them in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Oparanthus coriaceus

Oparanthus coriaceus can be found in the deserts and dry grasslands of the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.

Oparanthus coriaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oparanthus coriaceus?

Oparanthus coriaceus

What is the family of Oparanthus coriaceus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Oparanthus coriaceus?

No common name

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

Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.
Forest B. H. Brown (1873-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235483-1: Based on the initial data import