Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterocarpa
ID:
19670

Status:
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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-118369: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Glynis V. Cron (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cron' in the authors string.