Status:
valid
Authors:
Domke
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 247 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001293
Common Names
- Onoseris minima
- Small Onoseris
- Miniature Onoseris
Description
Onoseris minima (also called Dwarf Onoseris, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a single row of petals. It grows in sandy soils, open woods, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Onoseris minima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, headaches, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onoseris minima has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and have a toothed margin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onoseris minima is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Onoseris minima
Onoseris minima is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal areas.
Onoseris minima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onoseris minima?
Onoseris minima
What is the common name of Onoseris minima?
Small Onoseris
What is the natural habitat of Onoseris minima?
Onoseris minima is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.
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,