Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuneifolia
ID:
385477

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Drude

Source:
ksu

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(8): 128 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384809

Common Names

  • Cuneate Oschatzia
  • Cuneate Oschatzia
  • Cuneate Oschatzia

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Synonyms

  • Microsciadium cuneifolium F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Pozoa cuneifolia F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Schizeilema cuneifolia (F.Muell.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Azorella cuneifolia F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Centella cuneifolia F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Oschatzia cuneifolia (also called Cuneiform Oschatzia, among many other common names) is an annual plant with white flowers and a single stem, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oschatzia cuneifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oschatzia cuneifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, broad calyx. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have linear leaves with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oschatzia cuneifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a greenhouse and then transplanted outdoors when the plants are established.

Where to Find Oschatzia cuneifolia

Oschatzia cuneifolia is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Oschatzia cuneifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oschatzia cuneifolia?

Oschatzia cuneifolia

What is the common name of Oschatzia cuneifolia?

Cuneifolia oschatzia

What is the natural habitat of Oschatzia cuneifolia?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Oschatzia 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,

References

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Carl Georg Oscar Drude (1852-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drude' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:55531-3: Based on the initial data import