Status:
valid
Authors:
Ferreyra
Source:
gcc
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Publ. Mus. Hist. Nat. "Javier Prado", Ser. B, Bot. n.° 11: 1, tab. 1 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024882
Common Names
- Onoseris humboldtiana
- Humboldt's Onoseris
- Humboldt Onoseris
Description
Onoseris humboldtiana (also called 'Humboldt's Onoseris', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and several flower heads. It is native to South America, and is found in dry grassland and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Onoseris humboldtiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onoseris humboldtiana has small yellow flowers which are clustered in heads. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and hairy.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onoseris humboldtiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-4 plants and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Onoseris humboldtiana
Onoseris humboldtiana is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in grasslands and open woodlands at elevations of 2,000-3,000 meters.
Onoseris humboldtiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onoseris humboldtiana?
Onoseris humboldtiana
What is the common name of Onoseris humboldtiana?
Humboldt's Onoseris
What is the family of Onoseris humboldtiana?
Asteraceae
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,