Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ophiorhiza
ID:
46953

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gardner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 6: 461 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046282

Common Names

  • Trixis ophiorhiza
  • Ophiorhiza Trixis
  • Ophiorhiza Snakewort

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Description

Trixis ophiorhiza (also called 'Hedgehog Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has white flowers with yellow centers and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Trixis ophiorhiza is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trixis ophiorhiza sub. ophiorhiza

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trixis ophiorhiza is a yellow, daisy-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trixis ophiorhiza is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be planted in early spring or late fall and should be watered regularly. It can be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Trixis ophiorhiza

Trixis ophiorhiza can be found in the Caribbean islands, Mexico, and Central America.

Trixis ophiorhiza FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trixis ophiorhiza?

Trixis ophiorhiza

What type of plant is Trixis ophiorhiza?

It is a shrub

Where is Trixis ophiorhiza native to?

It is native to Mexico

Species in the Trixis genus

Trixis hassleri, Trixis pallida, Trixis megalophylla, Trixis calcicola, Trixis inula, Trixis silvatica, Trixis pringlei, Trixis mexicana, Trixis cacalioides, Trixis parviflora, Trixis lessingii, Trixis anomala, Trixis verbascifolia, Trixis grandibracteata, Trixis pterocaulis, Trixis chiapensis, Trixis californica, Trixis ophiorhiza, Trixis villosa, Trixis verbascifolia, Trixis glutinosa, Trixis proustioides, Trixis michuacana, Trixis aggregata, Trixis calycina, Trixis glaziovii, Trixis sagasteguii, Trixis haenkei, Trixis thyrsoidea, Trixis nobilis, Trixis nelsonii, Trixis praestans, Trixis alata, Trixis grisebachii, Trixis longifolia, Trixis matisiana, Trixis hintoniorum, Trixis pruskii, Trixis peruviana, Trixis angustifolia, Trixis churinensis, Trixis divaricata, Trixis spicata, Trixis vauthieri, Trixis hyposericea, Trixis forzzae, Trixis jaliscana,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-144755: Based on the initial data import
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.