Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsutus
ID:
26517

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) R.L.Hartm. & Stuessy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 8(2): 205. 1983

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025846



Common Names

  • Otopappus hirsutus
  • Hirsute Otopappus
  • Hirsute Star-Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Hopkirkia hirsuta Spreng. [unknown]
  • Notoptera hirsuta Urb. [unknown]
  • Bidens hirsuta Sw. [unknown]
  • Notoptera hirsuta hirsuta [unknown]
  • Notoptera hirsuta eggersii Urb. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium vestitum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Salmea hirsuta DC. [unknown]

Description

Otopappus hirsutus (also called hairy fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to the southeastern United States and typically grows in dry, open woods and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Otopappus hirsutus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Otopappus hirsutus is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a hairy stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Otopappus hirsutus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Otopappus hirsutus

Otopappus hirsutus is native to the United States and can be found in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.

Otopappus hirsutus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Otopappus hirsutus?

Otopappus hirsutus

What is the common name of Otopappus hirsutus?

Hairy otopappus

What is the natural habitat of Otopappus hirsutus?

Dry, open woods and prairies

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-124971: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Ronald Lee Hartman (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Hartm.' in the authors string.
Tod Falor Stuessy (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stuessy' in the authors string.