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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Hemsl.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1881
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 191 (1881)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011558
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Otopappus robustus
- Robust Otopappus
- Robust Otopappus
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Otopappus robustus (also called Robust Otopappus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has yellow flowers and is found in dry, grassy habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Otopappus robustus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Otopappus robustus is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and black, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Otopappus robustus is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Otopappus robustus
                        
                            Otopappus robustus is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Otopappus robustus FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Otopappus robustus?
Otopappus robustus
What is the common name of Otopappus robustus?
Robust goldenweed
What is the family of Otopappus robustus?
Asteraceae
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Otopappus genus
                        
                            Otopappus microcephalus, 
Otopappus robustus, 
Otopappus hirsutus, 
Otopappus syncephalus, 
Otopappus guatemalensis, 
Otopappus scaber, 
Otopappus verbesinoides, 
Otopappus curviflorus, 
Otopappus calarcanus, 
Otopappus mexicanus, 
Otopappus acuminatus, 
Otopappus imbricatus, 
Otopappus brevipes, 
Otopappus koelzii, 
Otopappus epaleaceus, 
Otopappus tequilanus, 
Otopappus serboana,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,