Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humboldtiana
ID:
25553

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

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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.

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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 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,