Ophryosporus lorentzii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lorentzii
ID:
81224
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22(4-5): 706 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080553
Common Names
- Lorentz's Ophryosporus
- Pineappleweed
- Matricaria matricarioides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ophryosporus lorentzii (also called Lorentz's ophryosporus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows to a height of 1.5 meters. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Ophryosporus lorentzii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and gardens. It is also known to attract birds and other beneficial wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ophryosporus lorentzii is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ophryosporus lorentzii can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Ophryosporus lorentzii
Ophryosporus lorentzii is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.
Ophryosporus lorentzii FAQ
What type of plant is Ophryosporus lorentzii?
Ophryosporus lorentzii is a shrub.
Where is Ophryosporus lorentzii found?
Ophryosporus lorentzii is found in South America.
What is the growth rate of Ophryosporus lorentzii?
The growth rate of Ophryosporus lorentzii is slow.
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-37120: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.