Status:
valid
Authors:
Kljuykov
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 90: 1073 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665114
Common Names
- Ramosissima Elaeosticta
- Ramosissima Oliveberry
- Ramosissima Ash
Description
Elaeosticta ramosissima (also called 'Branching Elaeosticta', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia and the Caucasus. It grows in sandy and rocky soils, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Elaeosticta ramosissima is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. The leaves of the plant are used to make tea which is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Elaeosticta ramosissima are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elaeosticta ramosissima is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Elaeosticta ramosissima
Elaeosticta ramosissima can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the southern part of the Mediterranean basin.
Elaeosticta ramosissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elaeosticta ramosissima?
Elaeosticta ramosissima
What are the common names of Elaeosticta ramosissima?
Branching Elaeosticta
What is the natural habitat of Elaeosticta ramosissima?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Elaeosticta genus
Elaeosticta alaica,
Elaeosticta allioides,
Elaeosticta bucharica,
Elaeosticta chitralica,
Elaeosticta conica,
Elaeosticta ferganensis,
Elaeosticta glaucescens,
Elaeosticta hirtula,
Elaeosticta knorringiana,
Elaeosticta korovinii,
Elaeosticta lutea,
Elaeosticta meifolia,
Elaeosticta nodosa,
Elaeosticta paniculata,
Elaeosticta platyphylla,
Elaeosticta polycarpa,
Elaeosticta ramosissima,
Elaeosticta samarkandica,
Elaeosticta seravschanica,
Elaeosticta transcaspica,
Elaeosticta transitoria,
Elaeosticta tschimganica,
Elaeosticta ugamica,
Elaeosticta vvedenskyi,
Elaeosticta aurea,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,