Status:
valid
Authors:
(Porter) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 264 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006818
Common Names
- Oclemena Blakei
- Blakei Oclemena
- Oclemena
Synonyms
- Aster blakei (Porter) House [deprecated]
- Aster nemoralis major Peck [unknown]
- Aster nemoralis blakei Porter [unknown]
- Aster blakei (Porter) House [unknown]
Description
Oclemena blakei (also called Blake's Oclemena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flowering stem. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Oclemena blakei is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also known to attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oclemena blakei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a hairy stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oclemena blakei is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to North America. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Oclemena blakei
Oclemena blakei is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes.
Oclemena blakei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oclemena blakei?
Oclemena blakei
What is the common name of Oclemena blakei?
Blake's Oclemena
What is the habitat of Oclemena blakei?
It is found in dry, sandy and stony soils in open habitats
Species in the Oclemena 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,