Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 25: 66 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037807
Common Names
- Ophryosporus
- Mathews' Ophryosporus
- Mathews Ophryosporus
Description
Ophryosporus mathewsii (also called 'Mathews' Ophryosporus', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles and yellow flowers. It typically grows in meadows, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ophryosporus mathewsii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has also been used to make herbal teas and tinctures, and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ophryosporus mathewsii is yellow, with a white center, and is about 1 cm wide. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ophryosporus mathewsii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and allowed to overwinter before transplanting in the spring.
Where to Find Ophryosporus mathewsii
Ophryosporus mathewsii is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, open woodlands and grassy areas.
Ophryosporus mathewsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ophryosporus mathewsii?
Ophryosporus mathewsii
What is the common name of Ophryosporus mathewsii?
Mathews' Ophryosporus
What is the natural habitat of Ophryosporus mathewsii?
Grasslands and disturbed areas
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,