Status:
valid
Authors:
Sherff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. xii. n.° 19, 10 (1937).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117619
Common Names
- Intermediate Oparanthus
- Oparanthus
- Intermediate Everlasting
Description
Oparanthus intermedius (also called Yellow-rayed Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is typically found in dry grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Oparanthus intermedius is a wildflower that can be used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a food source for livestock and wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oparanthus intermedius is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a diameter of about 0.5 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oparanthus intermedius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Oparanthus intermedius
Oparanthus intermedius is native to the Mediterranean region. It is most commonly found in dry, rocky soils in open areas such as hillsides and desert plains.
Oparanthus intermedius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oparanthus intermedius?
Oparanthus intermedius
What is the family of Oparanthus intermedius?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Oparanthus intermedius?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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,