Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 5: 20 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384602
Common Names
- Ottoa oenanthoides
- Oenanthoid Ottoa
- Oenanthoid's Ottoa
Synonyms
- Oenanthe quitensis Spreng. [unknown]
- Ottoa oenanthoides major (Wedd.) Mathias & Constance in Lasser [unknown]
- Ottoa oenanthoides oenanthoides [unknown]
- Ottoa oenanthoides major Wedd. [deprecated]
Description
Ottoa oenanthoides (also called Oenanthoides Ottoa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in wet and marshy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ottoa oenanthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ottoa oenanthoides has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ottoa oenanthoides can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Divisions should be taken in the spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly during dry periods.
Where to Find Ottoa oenanthoides
Ottoa oenanthoides can be found in South America.
Ottoa oenanthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ottoa oenanthoides?
Ottoa oenanthoides
What is the family of Ottoa oenanthoides?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Ottoa oenanthoides?
Oenanthe-like Daisy
Species in the Ottoa genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
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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,