Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
laxiflorus
ID:
117363

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 189 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116692



Common Names

  • Ophryosporus
  • Lax-Flowered Daisy
  • Lax Daisy


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Description

Ophryosporus laxiflorus (also called Wild Snapdragon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white daisy-like flowers. It is native to South America and grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ophryosporus laxiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin ailments, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophryosporus laxiflorus has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophryosporus laxiflorus is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Ophryosporus laxiflorus

Ophryosporus laxiflorus is native to South Africa and can be found in dry and rocky areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Ophryosporus laxiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophryosporus laxiflorus?

Ophryosporus laxiflorus

What is the common name of Ophryosporus laxiflorus?

Loose-flowered Ophryosporus

What is the natural habitat of Ophryosporus laxiflorus?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

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