Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nana
ID:
124711

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27(1-2): 207 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124040



Common Names

  • Dwarf Osmitopsis
  • Nana Osmitopsis
  • Dwarf Aster


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Description

Osmitopsis nana (also called Dwarf Osmitopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Siberia. It has yellow flowers and spoon-shaped leaves. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Osmitopsis nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Osmitopsis nana is a small white daisy-like flower head. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osmitopsis nana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water the plant during dry periods and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a year.

Where to Find Osmitopsis nana

Osmitopsis nana can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Osmitopsis nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osmitopsis nana?

Osmitopsis nana

What is the common name of Osmitopsis nana?

Dwarf Osmitopsis

What is the natural habitat of Osmitopsis nana?

Alpine meadows and rocky slopes

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-8516: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.