Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pilulifer
ID:
67683

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Källersjö

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 96(4): 314 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067012

Common Names

  • Pilulifer Daisy
  • Oncosiphon Daisy
  • Pilulifer Daisy Bush

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Description

Oncosiphon pilulifer (also called Pill-bearing Oncosiphon, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in damp, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oncosiphon pilulifer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oncosiphon pilulifer has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncosiphon pilulifer is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It is best grown in a rock garden or in a container.

Where to Find Oncosiphon pilulifer

Oncosiphon pilulifer is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Oncosiphon pilulifer FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oncosiphon pilulifer?

Oncosiphon pilulifer

What is the common name of Oncosiphon pilulifer?

Pill-bearing Oncosiphon

What are the characteristics of Oncosiphon pilulifer?

Oncosiphon pilulifer is a perennial herb with small, yellow daisy-like flowers and hairy leaves.

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-23888: Based on the initial data import
Mari Källersjö (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Källersjö' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.