Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 279 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030350
Common Names
- Orgyaloides
- Idiothamnus
- Idiothamnus orgyaloides
Description
Idiothamnus orgyaloides (also called Orgya's Idiothamnus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Idiothamnus orgyaloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Idiothamnus orgyaloides is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Idiothamnus orgyaloides is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is generally pest and disease free.
Where to Find Idiothamnus orgyaloides
Idiothamnus orgyaloides is native to the mountains of South America. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, typically at elevations between 2,000 and 4,000 meters above sea level.
Idiothamnus orgyaloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Idiothamnus orgyaloides?
Idiothamnus orgyaloides
What is the family of Idiothamnus orgyaloides?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Idiothamnus orgyaloides?
Open woods and thickets
Species in the Idiothamnus genus
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,