Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
43471

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr. & A.Gray) W.A.Weber

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 85(1): 20. 1999 [1998 publ. 1999]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042800

Common Names

  • Agnorhiza ovata
  • Ovata Agnorhiza
  • Agnorhiza

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Synonyms

  • Wyethia ovata Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Wyethia ovata ovata [unknown]
  • Wyethia ovata A.Gray [unknown]
  • Wyethia coriacea A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Agnorhiza ovata (also called Agnorhiza, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with long, narrow, and slightly fleshy leaves. The plant grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Agnorhiza ovata is used as an ornamental plant and is known to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agnorhiza ovata has yellow flowers with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agnorhiza ovata is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Agnorhiza ovata

Agnorhiza ovata can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas.

Agnorhiza ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agnorhiza ovata?

Agnorhiza ovata

What is the common name of Agnorhiza ovata?

Ovate Agnorhiza

What type of plant is Agnorhiza ovata?

Perennial

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-141401: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
William Alfred Weber (1918-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Weber' in the authors string.