Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
oaxacanus
ID:
67090

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klatt) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 39: 51 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066419



Common Names

  • Smallanthus oaxacanus
  • Oaxaca Smallanthus
  • Oaxaca Yacon


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Synonyms

  • Polymnia oaxacana Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Polymnia nelsonii Greenm. [unknown]

Description

Smallanthus oaxacanus (also called Oaxacan Smallanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Smallanthus oaxacanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Smallanthus oaxacanus has yellow flowers with five petals that are arranged in a star-shaped pattern. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smallanthus oaxacanus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water once established. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Smallanthus oaxacanus

Smallanthus oaxacanus is found in Mexico.

Smallanthus oaxacanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smallanthus oaxacanus?

Smallanthus oaxacanus

What is the common name of Smallanthus oaxacanus?

Oaxaca Sunflower

What is the habitat of Smallanthus oaxacanus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions

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-23301: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.