Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sch.Bip. ex Wedd.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 58(4): 258 (1985), without ba (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017338
Common Names
- Ophryosporus heptanthus
- Heptanthus Ophryosporus
- Heptanthus Ophryosporus
Synonyms
- Eupatorium heptanthum Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Eupatorium origanoides Meyen & Walp. [unknown]
- Eupatorium heptanthum Sch.Bip. ex Wedd. [unknown]
- Eupatorium amori Cuatrec. [unknown]
- Kanimia colombiana Rusby [unknown]
- Ophryosporus origanoides microcephala Hieron. [unknown]
- Ophryosporus origanoides origanoides [unknown]
- Ophryosporus origanoides origanoides [unknown]
- Ophryosporus origanoides Hieron. [unknown]
Description
Ophryosporus heptanthus (also called seven-stamen ophryosporus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a branching stem and grows to a height of 10-50 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in deserts, grasslands, and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ophryosporus heptanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ophryosporus heptanthus has small, yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ophryosporus heptanthus is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The plants should be protected from direct sunlight and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Ophryosporus heptanthus
Ophryosporus heptanthus is native to the mountains of the Caucasus region. It can be found in the wild in this region.
Ophryosporus heptanthus FAQ
What type of plant is Ophryosporus heptanthus?
Ophryosporus heptanthus is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.
What is the natural habitat of Ophryosporus heptanthus?
Ophryosporus heptanthus is native to the western United States and northern Mexico.
What is the scientific classification of Ophryosporus heptanthus?
Ophryosporus heptanthus belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Ophryosporus.
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,