Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oleifolia
ID:
126009

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humbert) S.Ortiz

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 31(2): 429 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125338



Common Names

  • Cloiselia
  • Olive-Leaved Cloiselia
  • Narrow-Leaved Cloiselia


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Description

Cloiselia oleifolia (also called Olive-leaved Cloiselia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Cloiselia oleifolia is used as a medicinal plant, for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cloiselia oleifolia are white, small and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cloiselia oleifolia is a perennial plant native to the mountains of Central America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.

Where to Find Cloiselia oleifolia

Cloiselia oleifolia is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Cloiselia oleifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cloiselia oleifolia?

Cloiselia oleifolia

What type of plant is Cloiselia oleifolia?

It is a shrub

Where is Cloiselia oleifolia found?

It is found in South Africa

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-86414: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.
Santiago Ortiz Nuñez (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Ortiz' in the authors string.