Steiractinia ocanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ocanensis
ID:
129308
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 53: 157 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128637
Common Names
- Stairactinia Ocanensis
- Finger Leather Coral
- Finger Leather
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Steiractinia ocanensis (also called 'Oca Steiractinia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, scrub and open woodland. It has yellow ray florets surrounding yellow disc florets, and grows to a height of up to 30 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Steiractinia ocanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for medicinal purposes to treat gastrointestinal and respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Steiractinia ocanensis has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Steiractinia ocanensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to reach maturity.
Where to Find Steiractinia ocanensis
Steiractinia ocanensis is native to the Canary Islands. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of 0-2,000 meters.
Steiractinia ocanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Steiractinia ocanensis?
Steiractinia ocanensis
What is the family of Steiractinia ocanensis?
Asteraceae
Where is Steiractinia ocanensis found?
It is found in the western Andes of Colombia
Species in the Steiractinia genus
Steiractinia helianthoides, Steiractinia quetamensis, Steiractinia tachirensis, Steiractinia lucidula, Steiractinia schlimii, Steiractinia aspera, Steiractinia sodiroi, Steiractinia rusbyana, Steiractinia klattii, Steiractinia grantii, Steiractinia sararensis, Steiractinia cupulifera, Steiractinia glandulosa, Steiractinia meridensis, Steiractinia ocanensis,
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-89606: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.