Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
celebica
ID:
385310

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 34(2): 16 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384642



Common Names

  • Oreosparte celebica
  • Celebica Oreosparte
  • Celebica White Oreosparte


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Description

Oreosparte celebica (also called Celebes Oreosparte, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands, and is characterized by its grey-green foliage and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oreosparte celebica 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

Oreosparte celebica has yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreosparte celebica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Oreosparte celebica

Oreosparte celebica can be found in South Africa.

Oreosparte celebica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreosparte celebica?

Oreosparte celebica

What is the common name of Oreosparte celebica?

Celebes Oreosparte

What is the natural habitat of Oreosparte celebica?

Grasslands, scrub and rocky places

Species in the Oreosparte genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,