Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ollivieri
ID:
752133

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maire

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 27: 78 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751466



Common Names

  • Vagaria ollivieri
  • Ollivieri Vagaria
  • Vagaria Ollivieri Plant


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Description

Vagaria ollivieri (also called Ollivier's Vagaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has an erect stem and its leaves are linear-lanceolate and glabrous. It grows in dry and rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Vagaria ollivieri is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and sore throats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vagaria ollivieri has small white flowers, with a single ovary and two stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vagaria ollivieri is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Vagaria ollivieri

Vagaria ollivieri is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Vagaria ollivieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vagaria ollivieri?

Vagaria ollivieri

What is the family of Vagaria ollivieri?

Velloziaceae

What is the common name of Vagaria ollivieri?

Ollivieri Vagaria

Species in the Vagaria genus

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-291008: Based on the initial data import
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.