Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
genistifolia
ID:
85567

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Anderb. & K.Bremer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78(4): 1071 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084896



Common Names

  • Genistifolia
  • Oedera Genistifolia
  • Oedera


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Synonyms

  • Athanasia glutinosa E.Mey. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Athanasia genistifolia L. [unknown]
  • Relhania genistifolia angustifolia Harv. [unknown]
  • Relhania genistifolia genistifolia [unknown]
  • Relhania microphylla L'Hér. [unknown]
  • Eclopes genistaefolia DC. [unknown]
  • Relhania genistifolia discoidea Harv. [unknown]
  • Eclopes punctata Cass. [unknown]
  • Relhania genistifolia L'Hér. [unknown]
  • Eclopes viscida Gaertn. [unknown]

Description

Oedera genistifolia (also called 'Dyer's Greenweed', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and western Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oedera genistifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory ailments, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Oedera genistifolia are yellow in color and have a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oedera genistifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Oedera genistifolia

Oedera genistifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Oedera genistifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oedera genistifolia?

Oedera genistifolia

What type of plant is Oedera genistifolia?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Oedera genistifolia native to?

Europe

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-41323: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.