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Authors:
(O.Deg. & Sherff) R.K.Shannon & W.L.Wagner
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1997
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Allertonia 7(4): 282 (1997): (1997)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059860
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Hivo's Oparanthus
- Hivo Oparanthus
- Hivo's Starflower
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Oparanthus hivoanus (also called Hiva Oparanthus, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, and is commonly found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Oparanthus hivoanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Oparanthus hivoanus has yellow flowers with a single row of petals, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Oparanthus hivoanus is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to divide the rootstock in the spring or fall. Plant the divisions at the same depth as the original plant and water them well.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Oparanthus hivoanus
                        
                            Oparanthus hivoanus is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Oparanthus hivoanus FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Oparanthus hivoanus?
Oparanthus hivoanus
What type of plant is Oparanthus hivoanus?
Perennial herb
Where does Oparanthus hivoanus grow?
Native to Madagascar
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Oparanthus 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,                         
 
                     
                                
                                    
                        References
                        
                            Robynn K. Shannon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.K.Shannon' in the authors string.