Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Bremer
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 129(1): 22 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059213
Common Names
- Smooth Osmitopsis
- Osmitopsis glabra
- Smooth Osmitopsis
Description
Osmitopsis glabra (also called Smooth Osmitopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Osmitopsis glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Osmitopsis glabra has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Osmitopsis glabra is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.
Where to Find Osmitopsis glabra
Osmitopsis glabra is found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Osmitopsis glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Osmitopsis glabra?
Osmitopsis glabra
What is the common name of Osmitopsis glabra?
Smooth Osmitopsis
What type of plant is Osmitopsis glabra?
Perennial herbaceous plant
Species in the Osmitopsis genus
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,