Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adscendens
ID:
69679

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 41: 272 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069008



Common Names

  • Climbing Daisy
  • Oxylobus Daisy
  • Ascending Daisy


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Description

Oxylobus adscendens (also called Ascending Oxylobus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils, usually in open areas such as hillsides and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Oxylobus adscendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxylobus adscendens has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxylobus adscendens is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Oxylobus adscendens

Oxylobus adscendens is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Oxylobus adscendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxylobus adscendens?

Oxylobus adscendens

What is the natural habitat of Oxylobus adscendens?

Oxylobus adscendens is native to South Africa.

What is the growth habit of Oxylobus adscendens?

Oxylobus adscendens is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height.

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-25853: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.