Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
oreophila
ID:
127599

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dusén) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 58 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126928

Common Names

  • Graphistylis oreophila
  • Oreophila Graphistylis
  • Graphistylis

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Description

Graphistylis oreophila (also called Mountain Graphistylis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the mountains of Central and South America, and inhabits grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Graphistylis oreophila is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and can be used to attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Graphistylis oreophila is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Graphistylis oreophila can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Graphistylis oreophila

Graphistylis oreophila is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.

Graphistylis oreophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Graphistylis oreophila?

Graphistylis oreophila

What is the common name of Graphistylis oreophila?

Mountain Graphistylis

What is the natural habitat of Graphistylis oreophila?

Grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas

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-87941: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Per Karl Hjalmar Dusén (1855-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dusén' in the authors string.