Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oaxacanus
ID:
121475

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 55: 113 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120804



Common Names

  • Oxylobus oaxacanus
  • Oaxaca Oxylobus
  • Oaxaca Bitterweed


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Description

Oxylobus oaxacanus (also called Oaxaca bush-clover, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, open areas and in scrublands. It has small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oxylobus oaxacanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxylobus oaxacanus is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxylobus oaxacanus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Oxylobus oaxacanus

Oxylobus oaxacanus is native to Mexico and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Oxylobus oaxacanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxylobus oaxacanus?

Oxylobus oaxacanus

What is the common name of Oxylobus oaxacanus?

Oaxacan oxylobus

What is the natural habitat of Oxylobus oaxacanus?

Oxylobus oaxacanus is found in grasslands, meadows, 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-82045: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.