Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
venezuelense
ID:
34014

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steyerm.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Ciencia (Mexico) 21: 26 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033343



Common Names

  • Oritrophium venezuelense
  • Venezuelan Oritrophium
  • Venezuelan False-Dandelion


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron affinis V.M.Badillo [unknown]
  • Erigeron venezuelensis Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Oritrophium venezuelense (also called Venezuelan Oritrophium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Oritrophium venezuelense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oritrophium venezuelense has small white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. Seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oritrophium venezuelense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and pruned back in the fall.

Where to Find Oritrophium venezuelense

Oritrophium venezuelense can be found in the savannas of Venezuela.

Oritrophium venezuelense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oritrophium venezuelense?

Oritrophium venezuelense

What is the common name of Oritrophium venezuelense?

Venezuelan Oritrophium

What is the natural habitat of Oritrophium venezuelense?

It is found in wet, open areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows

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-132235: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.