Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
reichei
ID:
1217259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg & Muschl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42: 467 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216597



Common Names

  • Onuris reichei
  • Reiche's Onuris
  • Onuris


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Description

Onuris reichei (also called Reiche's onuris, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It grows in moist, rocky areas, often in alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Onuris reichei is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onuris reichei has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onuris reichei is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate by division or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Onuris reichei

Onuris reichei can be found in the mountains of the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4100951: Based on the initial data import
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.