Status:
valid
Authors:
Pruski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 407, fig (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130398
Common Names
- Wurdack's Oyedaea
- Wurdack's Orydaea
- Wurdack's Orydaea-bush
Description
Oyedaea wurdackii (also called Wurdack's Oyedaea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Oyedaea wurdackii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oyedaea wurdackii is a yellow-orange disc floret surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oyedaea wurdackii is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the root clumps.
Where to Find Oyedaea wurdackii
Oyedaea wurdackii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Zacatecas.
Oyedaea wurdackii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oyedaea wurdackii?
Oyedaea wurdackii
What is the common name of Oyedaea wurdackii?
Wurdack's Oyedaea
What is the family of Oyedaea wurdackii?
Asteraceae
Species in the Oyedaea genus
Oyedaea scaberrima,
Oyedaea peracuminata,
Oyedaea lanceolata,
Oyedaea hypomalaca,
Oyedaea wedelioides,
Oyedaea maculata,
Oyedaea buphthalmoides,
Oyedaea bullata,
Oyedaea ovata,
Oyedaea bullata,
Oyedaea neei,
Oyedaea oxylepis,
Oyedaea tepuiana,
Oyedaea reticulata,
Oyedaea verbesinoides,
Oyedaea cuatrecasasii,
Oyedaea bahiensis,
Oyedaea boliviana,
Oyedaea obovata,
Oyedaea niquitaensis,
Oyedaea wurdackii,
Oyedaea jahnii,
Oyedaea camargoana,
Oyedaea huilensis,
Oyedaea rusbyi,
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,