Status:
valid
Authors:
Panero & Villaseñor
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 19: 175 (1993).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133967
Common Names
- Oteiza
- Scandens Oteiza
- Oteiza Scandens
Description
Oteiza scandens (also called Climbing oteiza, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Oteiza scandens is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It has a long taproot that helps to break up hard soils, making it useful for soil improvement. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oteiza scandens is yellow with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oteiza scandens is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Oteiza scandens
Oteiza scandens is native to Mexico and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Oteiza scandens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oteiza scandens?
Oteiza scandens
What is the common name of Oteiza scandens?
Climbing oteiza
What is the natural habitat of Oteiza scandens?
It is found in dry forests of Mexico
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,