Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
osmitoides
ID:
72860

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) K.Bremer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 125(1): 26 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072189



Common Names

  • Osmitopsis
  • Osmitoides
  • Fringed Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Osmites bellidiastrum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Relhania bellidiastrum Poir. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Osmites bellidiastrum L. [unknown]
  • Osmites lancea Thunb. ex Harv. [unknown]
  • Bellidiastrum osmitoides Less. [unknown]

Description

Osmitopsis osmitoides (also called Osmitopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. It has yellow flowers and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Osmitopsis osmitoides is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Osmitopsis osmitoides is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osmitopsis osmitoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Osmitopsis osmitoides

Osmitopsis osmitoides is native to the western United States and can be found in states such as California, Oregon, and Washington.

Osmitopsis osmitoides FAQ

What is the common name of Osmitopsis osmitoides?

Osmitopsis

What is the natural habitat of Osmitopsis osmitoides?

Dry forests and woodlands

What are the blooming times of Osmitopsis osmitoides?

Late winter to early spring

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-28942: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.