Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lopezii
ID:
124782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ferreyra

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Publ. Mus. Hist. Nat. "Javier Prado", Ser. B, Bot. n.° 11: 4, tab. 2 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124111

Common Names

  • Lopez's Onoseris
  • Onoseris
  • Lopez's Flat-top

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Description

Onoseris lopezii (also called Lopez's onoseris, among many other common names) is an erect annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a hairy stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Onoseris lopezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onoseris lopezii is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onoseris lopezii can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. 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 their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Onoseris lopezii

Onoseris lopezii is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in the wild on the islands of La Palma, El Hierro, and La Gomera.

Onoseris lopezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onoseris lopezii?

Onoseris lopezii

What is the family of Onoseris lopezii?

Asteraceae

Where is Onoseris lopezii found?

Mexico

What is the habitat of Onoseris lopezii?

Dry hillsides and rocky slopes

What is the common name of Onoseris lopezii?

Lopez's Onoseris

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,