Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pinifolius
ID:
121782

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 25: 66 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121111

Common Names

  • Ophryosporus pinifolius
  • Ophryosporus
  • Pinifolius

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Synonyms

  • Piqueria pinifolia (Phil.) Hieron. ex B.L.Rob. [deprecated]
  • Stevia pinifolia Phil. [unknown]
  • Piqueria pinifolia Hieron. [unknown]
  • Stevia pinifolia Phil. [unknown]

Description

Ophryosporus pinifolius (also called 'Pineleaf Everlasting', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small yellow flowers and grows in sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ophryosporus pinifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophryosporus pinifolius has small yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophryosporus pinifolius is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. When propagating by cuttings, take cuttings from the stems of the plant in the spring or summer and root them in a sandy soil. Water the cuttings regularly and keep them in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Ophryosporus pinifolius

Ophryosporus pinifolius is native to Australia.

Ophryosporus pinifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophryosporus pinifolius?

Ophryosporus pinifolius

What is the common name of Ophryosporus pinifolius?

Pineleaf Ophryosporus

What is the natural habitat of Ophryosporus pinifolius?

It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in South America.

Species in the Ophryosporus genus

Ophryosporus angustifolius, Ophryosporus paradoxus, Ophryosporus kuntzei, Ophryosporus burkartii, Ophryosporus densiflorus, Ophryosporus heptanthus, Ophryosporus hartwegii, Ophryosporus eleutherantherus, Ophryosporus serratifolius, Ophryosporus marchii, Ophryosporus cumingii, Ophryosporus mathewsii, Ophryosporus bipinnatifidus, Ophryosporus clavulatus, Ophryosporus peruvianus, Ophryosporus freyreysii, Ophryosporus sagasteguii, Ophryosporus macbridei, Ophryosporus galioides, Ophryosporus pubescens, Ophryosporus steinbachii, Ophryosporus anomalus, Ophryosporus venosissimus, Ophryosporus regnellii, Ophryosporus lorentzii, Ophryosporus sodiroi, Ophryosporus piquerioides, Ophryosporus floribundus, Ophryosporus ferreyrae, Ophryosporus sodiroi, Ophryosporus carchiensis, Ophryosporus johnstonii, Ophryosporus triangularis, Ophryosporus laxiflorus, Ophryosporus apricus, Ophryosporus macrodon, Ophryosporus pinifolius, Ophryosporus charua, Ophryosporus chilca, Ophryosporus ovatus, Ophryosporus ferreyrii, Ophryosporus axilliflorus, Ophryosporus hoppii, Ophryosporus organensis,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-82341: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.