Status:
valid
Authors:
Ferreyra
Source:
gcc
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 367, tab. 2, fig. 13-18 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114603
Common Names
- Onoseris Costaricensis
- Costaricensis Onoseris
- Costaricensis's Onoseris
Description
Onoseris costaricensis (also called Costa Rican Onoseris, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It is found in open grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Onoseris costaricensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as headaches, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Onoseris costaricensis is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onoseris costaricensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soil. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized every few weeks during the growing season. Pruning is necessary to keep the plant from becoming too large and unruly.
Where to Find Onoseris costaricensis
Onoseris costaricensis is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Onoseris costaricensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onoseris costaricensis?
Onoseris costaricensis
What is the common name of Onoseris costaricensis?
Costa Rican Onoseris
Where is Onoseris costaricensis found?
Onoseris costaricensis is found in Costa Rica
Species in the Onoseris genus
Onoseris minima,
Onoseris gnaphalioides,
Onoseris cumingii,
Onoseris hyssopifolia,
Onoseris silvatica,
Onoseris linearifolia,
Onoseris cabrerae,
Onoseris chrysactinioides,
Onoseris onoseroides,
Onoseris humboldtiana,
Onoseris odorata,
Onoseris alata,
Onoseris drakeana,
Onoseris weberbaueri,
Onoseris salicifolia,
Onoseris sagittata,
Onoseris speciosa,
Onoseris acerifolia,
Onoseris fraterna,
Onoseris castelnaeana,
Onoseris purpurata,
Onoseris annua,
Onoseris costaricensis,
Onoseris brasiliensis,
Onoseris peruviana,
Onoseris lopezii,
Onoseris albicans,
Onoseris macbridei,
Onoseris amplexicaulis,
Onoseris donnell-smithii,
Onoseris sagittatus,
Onoseris hastata,
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,