Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huilensis
ID:
138129

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 9: 243 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137458



Common Names

  • Oyedaea Huilensis
  • Huilen's Oyedaea
  • Huilen's False Daisy


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Description

Oyedaea huilensis (also called Huila Oyedaea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It has a thick, woody stem and its leaves are ovate. It is native to South America and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Oyedaea huilensis has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oyedaea huilensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oyedaea huilensis 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 temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in the same conditions as the parent plant.

Where to Find Oyedaea huilensis

Oyedaea huilensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Oyedaea huilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oyedaea huilensis?

Oyedaea huilensis

What is the common name of Oyedaea huilensis?

Huila oyedaea

What is the natural habitat of Oyedaea huilensis?

Dry, rocky slopes in Mexico

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-98139: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.