Status:
valid
Authors:
(Muschl.) H.Rob. & Brettell
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 28: 55 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011284
Common Names
- Munnozia olearioides
- Olive-leaved Munnozia
- Olive-leaved Daisy
Description
Munnozia olearioides (also called Olearioides Munnozia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Munnozia olearioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Munnozia olearioides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Munnozia olearioides is a perennial herb native to Iran. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be pruned back to promote bushier growth.
Where to Find Munnozia olearioides
Munnozia olearioides is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Munnozia olearioides FAQ
What type of plant is Munnozia olearioides?
Munnozia olearioides is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where does Munnozia olearioides grow?
Munnozia olearioides grows in the Mediterranean region.
What is the scientific classification of Munnozia olearioides?
Munnozia olearioides belongs to the family Asteraceae.
Species in the Munnozia genus
Munnozia silphioides,
Munnozia harlingii,
Munnozia chimboracensis,
Munnozia peruensis,
Munnozia olearioides,
Munnozia rusbyi,
Munnozia annua,
Munnozia maronii,
Munnozia liaboides,
Munnozia tenera,
Munnozia convencionensis,
Munnozia longifolia,
Munnozia venosissima,
Munnozia nivea,
Munnozia subviridis,
Munnozia trinervis,
Munnozia lanceolata,
Munnozia gigantea,
Munnozia sagasteguii,
Munnozia canarensis,
Munnozia karstenii,
Munnozia oxyphylla,
Munnozia asplundii,
Munnozia fosbergii,
Munnozia acostae,
Munnozia hirta,
Munnozia pinnulosa,
Munnozia hastifolia,
Munnozia glandulosa,
Munnozia fournetii,
Munnozia cardenasii,
Munnozia smithii,
Munnozia senecionidis,
Munnozia pinnatipartitum,
Munnozia jussieui,
Munnozia wilburii,
Munnozia lyrata,
Munnozia affinis,
Munnozia foliosa,
Munnozia luyensis,
Munnozia ortiziae,
Munnozia pinnatipartita,
Munnozia onoserifolia,
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,