Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
385835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vent.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. Nouv. : t. 21 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385167



Common Names

  • Decumbens Oliveria
  • Decumbens Spurge
  • Decumbens Milkweed


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Synonyms

  • Oliveria aucheri Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Oliveria bruguieri Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Oliveria orientalis DC. [unknown]
  • Callistroma erubescens Fenzl [unknown]
  • Carum decumbens Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Carum orientalum (DC.) M.Hiroe [unknown]

Description

Oliveria decumbens (also called 'Decumbent Oliveria', 'Oliveria' and 'Decumbent Oliveria Plant', among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial, woody shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has bright green, glossy leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, usually near water.

Uses & Benefits

Oliveria decumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oliveria decumbens has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oliveria decumbens is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Oliveria decumbens

Oliveria decumbens is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Northern Cape.

Oliveria decumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oliveria decumbens?

Oliveria decumbens

What is the common name of Oliveria decumbens?

Decumbent oliveria

What is the family of Oliveria decumbens?

Apiaceae

Species in the Oliveria genus

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,