Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calarcanus
ID:
67577

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Díaz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 8(71): 480, fig. 1 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066906



Common Names

  • Calarcanus Otopappus
  • Otopappus Calarcanus
  • Otopappus


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Description

Otopappus calarcanus (also called Calarcan Otopappus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and a height of up to 0.5 m. It is native to South America and is found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Otopappus calarcanus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Otopappus calarcanus has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Otopappus calarcanus is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Otopappus calarcanus

Otopappus calarcanus is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Hidalgo, and Oaxaca.

Otopappus calarcanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Otopappus calarcanus?

Otopappus calarcanus

What is the family of Otopappus calarcanus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Otopappus calarcanus?

Calarcanus Daisy

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