Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
dentata
ID:
68496

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) K.Bremer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 125(1): 33 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067825



Common Names

  • Osmitopsis dentata
  • Toothed Osmitopsis
  • Toothed Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Anthemis afra Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Osmites dentata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Buphthalmum dentatum Baill. [unknown]

Description

Osmitopsis dentata (also called Toothed Osmitopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a single stem with a rosette of basal leaves and a terminal spike of yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woods and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Osmitopsis dentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Osmitopsis dentata is yellow and has a star-like shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osmitopsis dentata is a perennial plant that is propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Osmitopsis dentata

Osmitopsis dentata is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, open habitats such as deserts and hillsides. It is most commonly found in the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada.

Osmitopsis dentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osmitopsis dentata?

Osmitopsis dentata

What is the common name of Osmitopsis dentata?

Toothed Osmitopsis

What is the natural habitat of Osmitopsis dentata?

Dry, sandy soils in open pine woods, flatwoods, and scrubby areas

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-24688: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.