Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wedd.) Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Ciencia (Mexico) 21: 25 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069724
Common Names
- Nevada Oritrophium
- Nevada Ragwort
- Nevada Groundsel
Synonyms
- Erigeron nevadensis nevadensis [unknown]
- Erigeron nevadensis Wedd. [unknown]
Description
Oritrophium nevadense (also called 'Nevada oritrophium', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to western North America, typically found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and sagebrush flats.
Uses & Benefits
Oritrophium nevadense is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating colds, headaches, and skin disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oritrophium nevadense is a yellow, star-shaped head with a single row of yellow ray florets. The seed is a small, black, flattened achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single basal leaf and a rosette of small, deeply lobed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oritrophium nevadense is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedling mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Oritrophium nevadense
Oritrophium nevadense is found in the mountains of Nevada, USA.
Oritrophium nevadense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oritrophium nevadense?
Oritrophium nevadense
What type of plant is Oritrophium nevadense?
Perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Oritrophium nevadense?
Dry grasslands and woodlands
Species in the Oritrophium genus
Oritrophium limnophilum,
Oritrophium ollgaardii,
Oritrophium durangense,
Oritrophium blepharophyllum,
Oritrophium llanganatense,
Oritrophium granatum,
Oritrophium venezuelense,
Oritrophium aciculifolium,
Oritrophium crocifolium,
Oritrophium peruvianum,
Oritrophium marahuacense,
Oritrophium hieracioides,
Oritrophium nevadense,
Oritrophium callacallense,
Oritrophium repens,
Oritrophium mucidum,
Oritrophium cocuyense,
Oritrophium figueirasii,
Oritrophium orizabense,
Oritrophium paramense,
Oritrophium ferrugineum,
Oritrophium tergoalbum,
Oritrophium hirtopilosum,
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,