Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
durangense
ID:
17058

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Sida 18: 523 (523-526, fig. 1) (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016387



Common Names

  • Oritrophium durangense
  • Durango Silverbush
  • Durango Whitebush


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Description

Oritrophium durangense (also called Durango Oritrophium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry, open areas. It is an annual herb with a woody stem and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oritrophium durangense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oritrophium durangense is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oritrophium durangense is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Oritrophium durangense

Oritrophium durangense is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Oritrophium durangense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oritrophium durangense?

Oritrophium durangense

What is the family of Oritrophium durangense?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Oritrophium durangense?

Durango Thistle

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-115862: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.