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
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.
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 Oedera genus
Oedera squarrosa,
Oedera multipunctata,
Oedera muirii,
Oedera capense,
Oedera foveolata,
Oedera resinifera,
Oedera steyniae,
Oedera viscosa,
Oedera imbricata,
Oedera capensis,
Oedera conferta,
Oedera intermedia,
Oedera laevis,
Oedera genistifolia,
Oedera sedifolia,
Oedera silicicola,
Oedera epaleacea,
Oedera nordenstamii,
Oedera hirta,
Oedera uniflora,
Oedera speciosa,
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,