Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scaber
ID:
39780

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 636 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039109



Common Names

  • Scabrous Otopappus
  • Otopappus
  • Scabrous Pineapple Weed


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Description

Otopappus scaber (also called Prickly goldenweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, and is often found in coastal areas and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Otopappus scaber is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Otopappus scaber is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Otopappus scaber is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Otopappus scaber

Otopappus scaber is native to South America and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Otopappus scaber FAQ

What is the scientific name of Otopappus scaber?

Otopappus scaber

What is the common name of Otopappus scaber?

Rough Otopappus

What is the natural habitat of Otopappus scaber?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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-137816: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.