Status:
valid
Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 91(3): 490 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057680
Common Names
- Tiete Orbivestus
- Tiete Orbivestus Fish
- Orbivestus Teitensis
Synonyms
- Vernonia teitensis O.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Orbivestus teitensis (also called Teita Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Orbivestus teitensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orbivestus teitensis is a white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, grayish-brown achene. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orbivestus teitensis is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Orbivestus teitensis
Orbivestus teitensis is native to South America, particularly Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. It can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Orbivestus teitensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orbivestus teitensis?
Orbivestus teitensis
What is the common name of Orbivestus teitensis?
Teitensis Orbivestus
What type of plant is Orbivestus teitensis?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Orbivestus genus
Orbivestus unionus,
Orbivestus turbinata,
Orbivestus bamendae,
Orbivestus albocinerascens,
Orbivestus catumbensis,
Orbivestus blumeoides,
Orbivestus leopoldii,
Orbivestus unionis,
Orbivestus teitensis,
Orbivestus homilanthus,
Orbivestus cinerascens,
Orbivestus karaguensis,
Orbivestus undulatus,
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,