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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Cron & B.Nord.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
2006
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Novon 16(2): 216 (-223; figs. 1-4) (2006)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018999
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Oresbia Heterocarpa
- Heterocarpa Oresbia
- Oresbia
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Oresbia heterocarpa (also called Variable-fruited Oresbia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a rosette of deeply lobed leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Oresbia heterocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive yellow flowers.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Oresbia heterocarpa is yellow and has a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Oresbia heterocarpa is a perennial shrub that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is usually done by seed sown in the spring or fall.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Oresbia heterocarpa
                        
                            Oresbia heterocarpa is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry, rocky areas.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Oresbia heterocarpa FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Oresbia heterocarpa?
Oresbia heterocarpa
What is the common name of Oresbia heterocarpa?
Heterocarpa
What is the natural habitat of Oresbia heterocarpa?
Oresbia heterocarpa is found in dry, rocky areas of the western United States.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Oresbia 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,