Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ochracea
ID:
1319448

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) V.A.Funk & H.Rob.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 122(2): 158 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331902



Common Names

  • Ochraceous Sampera
  • Sampera ochracea
  • Ochracea Sampera


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Description

Sampera ochracea (also called Ochraceous Sampera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Central and East Africa, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sampera ochracea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sampera ochracea has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sampera ochracea is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Sampera ochracea

Sampera ochracea is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Sampera ochracea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sampera ochracea?

Sampera ochracea

What is the family of Sampera ochracea?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Sampera ochracea?

Ochraceous Sampera

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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Victoria Ann Funk (1947-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Funk' in the authors string.