Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
piquerioides
ID:
88819

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Benth. ex Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 188 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088148



Common Names

  • Ophryosporus Piquerioides
  • Piqueri's Ophryosporus
  • Piqueri's Everlasting


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Synonyms

  • Ophryosporus saltensis Hieron. [unknown]
  • Ophryosporus mandonii (Sch.Bip.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hook.f & B.D.Jacks. [deprecated]
  • Ophryosporus mandonii (Sch.Bip.) B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
  • Mikania mandonii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Mikania mandonii Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Eupatorium clavatum Griseb. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium piquerioides DC. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium clavulatum Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Ophryosporus piquerioides (also called Piquerio's Ophryosporus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in open grasslands, chaparral, and coastal sage scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Ophryosporus piquerioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ophryosporus piquerioides is white and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophryosporus piquerioides is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to flower.

Where to Find Ophryosporus piquerioides

Ophryosporus piquerioides is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guanajuato, Hidalgo, and Querétaro.

Ophryosporus piquerioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophryosporus piquerioides?

Ophryosporus piquerioides

What is the common name of Ophryosporus piquerioides?

Piqueri's Ophryosporus

What type of plant is Ophryosporus piquerioides?

Herbaceous perennial

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-44490: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.