Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
oscartovarii
ID:
1044246

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Linares, J.Campos, Nauray, Vicente Orell. & A.Galán

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Arnaldoa 17(1): 104 (-105; figs. 1-2) (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043584



Common Names

  • Xenophyllum oscartovarii
  • Oscartovar's Xenophyllum
  • Oscartovarii Xenophyllum


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Description

Xenophyllum oscartovarii (also called 'Oscar's Starleaf', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small, yellow flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Xenophyllum oscartovarii is used for making furniture, tools, and other crafts. It is also used as a source of fuel and has medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xenophyllum oscartovarii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xenophyllum oscartovarii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Xenophyllum oscartovarii

Xenophyllum oscartovarii is found in the cloud forests of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia.

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

Antonio Galán de Mera (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Galán' in the authors string.
José Alfredo Vicente Orellana: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vicente Orell.' in the authors string.
William Nauray: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nauray' in the authors string.
José Campos de la Cruz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Campos' in the authors string.
Eliana Linares Perea: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Linares' in the authors string.