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
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.
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 Oreoseris genus
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
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.