Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
depressa
ID:
30659

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) Stebbins

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Memoirs of the Torrey Botanical Club 19(3): "49, 922" 1940

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029988



Common Names

  • Soroseris depressa
  • Soroseris
  • Depressa


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Description

Soroseris depressa (also called Depressed soroseris, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial flowering plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a single flower head on a long stem. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Soroseris depressa is a species of plant native to South America. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces small white flowers and has attractive foliage. It is also used in landscaping, as it can be used as a hedge or a windbreak. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Soroseris depressa sub. depressa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Soroseris depressa has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small, brown, and slightly oval shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Soroseris depressa is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Soroseris depressa

Soroseris depressa is native to South America, particularly in Argentina and Chile. It can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Soroseris depressa FAQ

What is the growth rate of Soroseris depressa?

Soroseris depressa is a fast-growing plant, typically reaching heights of 6-8 feet in 3-4 years.

What is the ideal soil type for Soroseris depressa?

Soroseris depressa prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

What is the best climate for Soroseris depressa?

Soroseris depressa is best suited for climates with warm winters and hot summers.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
G. Ledyard Stebbins (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stebbins' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.