Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
charua
ID:
128047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22(4-5): 705 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127376

Common Names

  • Charua Ophryosporus
  • Ophryosporus charua
  • Charua's Ophryosporus

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Synonyms

  • Willoughbya charua Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mikania charua Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Ophryosporus charua (also called Charua, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the western United States and Canada. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1.2 meters tall, with silvery-green foliage and small yellow flowers in the summer. It is found in dry, open areas such as prairies, hillsides, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ophryosporus charua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ophryosporus charua is a yellow-green color and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophryosporus charua is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Ophryosporus charua

Ophryosporus charua is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Michoacán, Guerrero, and Oaxaca.

Ophryosporus charua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophryosporus charua?

Ophryosporus charua

What is the common name of Ophryosporus charua?

Charua Tree

What is the natural habitat of Ophryosporus charua?

Dry woodlands and chaparral

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,