Status:
valid
Authors:
La Llave
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Reg. Trimestre 1: 41 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118178
Common Names
- Acuminate Oteiza
- Acuminate False-sage
- Acuminate False Sagebrush
Synonyms
- Calea elegans DC. [unknown]
- Perymenium acuminatum (La Llave) S.F.Blake [unknown]
Description
Oteiza acuminata (also called Acuminate Oteiza, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central and South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Oteiza acuminata is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Oteiza acuminata flower is a yellow-orange color with a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oteiza acuminata is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best propagated from seed or division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Oteiza acuminata
Oteiza acuminata is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
Oteiza acuminata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oteiza acuminata?
Oteiza acuminata
What is the natural habitat of Oteiza acuminata?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Oteiza acuminata?
April to August
Species in the Oteiza 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,