Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
oenanthoides
ID:
938804

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Zucc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Mant. 3: 112 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938142

Common Names

  • Declieuxia Oenanthoides
  • Oenanthoides Daisy
  • Oenanthoides Declieuxia

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Description

Declieuxia oenanthoides (also called Oenanthoides Declieuxia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. It is an herb with long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in open grassland and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Declieuxia oenanthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Declieuxia oenanthoides is a pale pink or white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Declieuxia oenanthoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Declieuxia oenanthoides

Declieuxia oenanthoides is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas such as desert scrub and grasslands.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-56809: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.