Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
gcc
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4(14): 7 (ed. fol.) (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043423
Common Names
- Onoseris Willow
- Willow Onoseris
- Willowleaf Onoseris
Description
Onoseris salicifolia (also called 'Willowy Onoseris', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a erect habit and its leaves are linear and lanceolate. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Onoseris salicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Onoseris salicifolia sub. salicifolia
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Onoseris salicifolia flower is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onoseris salicifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant can be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Onoseris salicifolia
Onoseris salicifolia is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas such as grasslands and desert scrub.
Onoseris salicifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onoseris salicifolia?
Onoseris salicifolia
What is the common name of Onoseris salicifolia?
Willowleaf sunray
What is the natural habitat of Onoseris salicifolia?
Dry, rocky hillsides in Mexico
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,