Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
macrodon
ID:
119112

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 173 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118441



Common Names

  • Dicranella canadensis
  • Canadensis Dicranella
  • Canadensis Fork Moss


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium kuntzei Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Ophryosporus macrodon (also called Large-toothed ophryosporus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a stout stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist forests and is found in alpine and subalpine areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ophryosporus macrodon is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its flowers are used as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional Mexican medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ophryosporus macrodon is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophryosporus macrodon is a perennial herb that is native to Japan. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Ophryosporus macrodon

Ophryosporus macrodon is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the states of Jalisco and Michoacán.

Ophryosporus macrodon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophryosporus macrodon?

Ophryosporus macrodon

What is the common name of Ophryosporus macrodon?

Large-toothed Ophryosporus

What is the habitat of Ophryosporus macrodon?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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-7977: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.