Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boliviana
ID:
87571

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 19(5): 149 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086900

Common Names

  • Oyedaea boliviana
  • Bolivian Oyedaea
  • Bolivian Oyedaea

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Synonyms

  • Helianthus mandonii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Oyedaea pearcei Rusby [unknown]

Description

Oyedaea boliviana (also called Bolivian Oyedaea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the tropical regions of Bolivia and Peru. It has oval-shaped leaves with a glossy green upper surface and a dull underside. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oyedaea boliviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oyedaea boliviana is yellow, and the seed is a small, black achene. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oyedaea boliviana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Oyedaea boliviana

Oyedaea boliviana is native to Bolivia and is found in the Andes Mountains.

Oyedaea boliviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oyedaea boliviana?

Oyedaea boliviana

What type of plant is Oyedaea boliviana?

It is a perennial herb

Where does Oyedaea boliviana grow?

It is native to Bolivia

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,

References