Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 12: 47, t. 1153 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044146
Common Names
- Verbesina Otopappus
- Otopappus Verbesina
- Verbesina Otopappus Daisy
Synonyms
- Otopappus trinervis S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Otopappus asperulus S.F.Blake [unknown]
Description
Otopappus verbesinoides (also called verbesina otopappus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers and grows to a height of about 1 foot. It is found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas, and prefers sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Otopappus verbesinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Otopappus verbesinoides is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is an achene, which is a small, dry, one-seeded fruit. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Otopappus verbesinoides is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed.
Where to Find Otopappus verbesinoides
Otopappus verbesinoides is native to the central and southern parts of Chile.
Otopappus verbesinoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Otopappus verbesinoides?
Otopappus verbesinoides
What is the common name of Otopappus verbesinoides?
Verbesina-like Otopappus
What is the habitat of Otopappus verbesinoides?
Dry, rocky hillsides
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,