Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 18 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035680
Common Names
- Snowy Oreoseris
- White Oreoseris
- Woolly Oreoseris
Synonyms
- Gerbera nivea Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Perdicium niveum Skeels [unknown]
- Arnica nivea Wall. [unknown]
Description
Oreoseris nivea (also called Snowy Oreoseris, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Oreoseris nivea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Oreoseris nivea are yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black, and have a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oreoseris nivea is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Where to Find Oreoseris nivea
Oreoseris nivea can be found in the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores.
Oreoseris nivea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oreoseris nivea?
Oreoseris nivea
What is the family of Oreoseris nivea?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Oreoseris nivea?
South Africa
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,