Osvaldoa valida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mez) J.R.Grande
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2014-22: 5 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338880
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Osvaldoa valida (also called Osvaldoa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is an herbaceous annual, growing in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Osvaldoa valida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Osvaldoa valida is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Osvaldoa valida is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Osvaldoa valida
Osvaldoa valida is native to Peru.
Osvaldoa valida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Osvaldoa valida?
Osvaldoa valida
What is the common name of Osvaldoa valida?
Valid Osvaldoa
What is the natural habitat of Osvaldoa valida?
Osvaldoa valida is native to Mexico
Species in the Osvaldoa genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,
References
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
José Ramón Grande Allende (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Grande' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77138086-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].