Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.Don) X.D.Xu & W.Zheng
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 96:16:00. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423428
Description
Oreoseris maxima (also called 'Large Oreoseris', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean. It has small, white flowers, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Oreoseris maxima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Oreoseris maxima are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oreoseris maxima is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant with small, leathery, gray-green leaves. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.
Where to Find Oreoseris maxima
Oreoseris maxima is native to the dry regions of Africa.
Oreoseris maxima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oreoseris maxima?
Oreoseris maxima
What is the common name of Oreoseris maxima?
Large oreoseris
What is the natural habitat of Oreoseris maxima?
It is found in dry grassland, scrub, and open woodland in western North America.
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
Xiao Dan Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.D.Xu' in the authors string.
Wei Zheng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Zheng' in the authors string.