Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
139334

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Bremer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 125(1): 37 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138663



Common Names

  • Osmitopsis tenuis
  • Narrowleaf Osmitopsis
  • Slender Osmitopsis


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Description

Osmitopsis tenuis (also called Slender Osmitopsis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Osmitopsis tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Osmitopsis tenuis are white and have a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osmitopsis tenuis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a sunny location.

Where to Find Osmitopsis tenuis

Osmitopsis tenuis can be found in the western United States, including in the states of California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Osmitopsis tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Osmitopsis tenuis?

Osmitopsis tenuis

What is the common name of Osmitopsis tenuis?

Tenuis Osmitopsis

What is the natural habitat of Osmitopsis tenuis?

Grasslands, scrub, 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-99297: Based on the initial data import
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.