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
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.
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,