Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verbesinoides
ID:
44817

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


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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.

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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 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-142704: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.