Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sagasteguii
ID:
51581

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 84(5): 352 (-353) (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050910

Common Names

  • Sagasteguii Ophryosporus
  • Sagasteguii False Hawksbeard
  • Sagasteguii Hawkweed

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Description

Ophryosporus sagasteguii (also called Sagasteguii False Dandelion, False Dandelion, and Sagasteguii False Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to South America. It has long, thin, grass-like leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ophryosporus sagasteguii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophryosporus sagasteguii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, upright stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophryosporus sagasteguii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet, soggy soil. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring.

Where to Find Ophryosporus sagasteguii

Ophryosporus sagasteguii can be found in dry, rocky soils in Mexico and Central America.

Ophryosporus sagasteguii FAQ

What are the common names of Ophryosporus sagasteguii?

Sagasteguii Ophryosporus

What is the natural habitat of Ophryosporus sagasteguii?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

What is the scientific classification of Ophryosporus sagasteguii?

Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Asterales; Family: Asteraceae; Genus: Ophryosporus; Species: O. sagasteguii

What are the medicinal uses of Ophryosporus sagasteguii?

None known

What is the optimal soil type for Ophryosporus sagasteguii?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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,

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