Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
henryi
ID:
1409619

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dunn) W.Zheng & J.Wen

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 96:15:00. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422084



Common Names

  • Oreoseris henryi
  • Henry's Oreoseris
  • Henry's Leather Fern


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Description

Oreoseris henryi (also called 'Henry's Oreoseris', among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with linear leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to eastern Asia and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oreoseris henryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oreoseris henryi has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreoseris henryi is a tropical fern native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome. It is best grown in a moist, shady environment with well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizome or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Oreoseris henryi

Oreoseris henryi is found in the tropical rainforests of China.

Oreoseris henryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreoseris henryi?

Oreoseris henryi

What is the common name of Oreoseris henryi?

Henry's oreoseris

What are the characteristics of Oreoseris henryi?

Oreoseris henryi is an annual herb with linear, alternate leaves and small, white flowers.

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

Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunn' in the authors string.
Jun Wen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Wen' in the authors string.
Wei Zheng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Zheng' in the authors string.