Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ferreyrii
ID:
131987

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 84(5). 1998 351-352 1998

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131316



Common Names

  • Ferreyrii Ophryosporus
  • Ferreyrii Dyer's Rocket
  • Ferreyrii Rocket


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Description

Ophryosporus ferreyrii (also called 'Ferreyra's ophryosporus', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows up to 30 cm tall. It has white flowers with yellow centers and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ophryosporus ferreyrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophryosporus ferreyrii has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophryosporus ferreyrii is a shrub that is best propagated by cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Ophryosporus ferreyrii

Ophryosporus ferreyrii can be found in the Caucasus, Iran, and Turkey.

Ophryosporus ferreyrii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophryosporus ferreyrii?

Ophryosporus ferreyrii

What is the common name of Ophryosporus ferreyrii?

None

What is the family of Ophryosporus ferreyrii?

Asteraceae

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-92188: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.