Ophryosporus bipinnatifidus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bipinnatifidus
ID:
42428
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 55: 5 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041757
Common Names
- Ophryosporus Bipinnatifidus
- Bipinnatifid Ophryosporus
- Bipinnatifid Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ophryosporus bipinnatifidus (also called Bipinnate Ophryosporus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the deserts of Mexico and the United States. It has a rosette of small, pointed leaves with a green color and a yellow stripe along the edges. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is tolerant of drought and heat.
Uses & Benefits
Ophryosporus bipinnatifidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ophryosporus bipinnatifidus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ophryosporus bipinnatifidus is a hardy perennial that can be propagated through seed. Sow the seeds in a sunny spot in the garden in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and the seedlings should emerge within two weeks. Thin out the seedlings to the desired spacing and keep the soil moist. Ophryosporus bipinnatifidus can also be propagated through cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Ophryosporus bipinnatifidus
Ophryosporus bipinnatifidus is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Ophryosporus bipinnatifidus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ophryosporus bipinnatifidus?
Ophryosporus bipinnatifidus
What is the common name of Ophryosporus bipinnatifidus?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Ophryosporus bipinnatifidus?
It is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands in South Africa
Species in the Ophryosporus genus
Ophryosporus angustifolius, Ophryosporus paradoxus, Ophryosporus kuntzei, Ophryosporus burkartii, Ophryosporus densiflorus, Ophryosporus heptanthus, Ophryosporus hartwegii, Ophryosporus eleutherantherus, Ophryosporus serratifolius, Ophryosporus marchii, Ophryosporus cumingii, Ophryosporus mathewsii, Ophryosporus bipinnatifidus, Ophryosporus clavulatus, Ophryosporus peruvianus, Ophryosporus freyreysii, Ophryosporus sagasteguii, Ophryosporus macbridei, Ophryosporus galioides, Ophryosporus pubescens, Ophryosporus steinbachii, Ophryosporus anomalus, Ophryosporus venosissimus, Ophryosporus regnellii, Ophryosporus lorentzii, Ophryosporus sodiroi, Ophryosporus piquerioides, Ophryosporus floribundus, Ophryosporus ferreyrae, Ophryosporus sodiroi, Ophryosporus carchiensis, Ophryosporus johnstonii, Ophryosporus triangularis, Ophryosporus laxiflorus, Ophryosporus apricus, Ophryosporus macrodon, Ophryosporus pinifolius, Ophryosporus charua, Ophryosporus chilca, Ophryosporus ovatus, Ophryosporus ferreyrii, Ophryosporus axilliflorus, Ophryosporus hoppii, Ophryosporus organensis,
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-140387: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.