Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
glabrum
ID:
134778

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lag.) Willk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 22: 251 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134107



Common Names

  • Otospermum glabrum
  • Smooth Otospermum
  • Glabrous Otospermum


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Description

Otospermum glabrum (also called Glabrum Otospermum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and its lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Otospermum glabrum is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, respiratory ailments, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Otospermum glabrum has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Otospermum glabrum is an annual plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can tolerate some drought. Propagate by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Otospermum glabrum

Otospermum glabrum can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Utah.

Otospermum glabrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Otospermum glabrum?

Otospermum glabrum

What is the common name of Otospermum glabrum?

Glabrum Otospermum

What is the family of Otospermum glabrum?

Asteraceae

Species in the Otospermum genus

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-94904: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Moritz Willkomm (1821-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willk.' in the authors string.
Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.