Oedera imbricata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
imbricata
ID:
44522
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1786
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 345 (1786)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043851
Common Names
- Oedera imbricata
- Imbricate Oedera
- Imbricate Wood Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oedera imbricata (also called the imbricate oedera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Oedera imbricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oedera imbricata is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oedera imbricata is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate by division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as the seedlings are slow to establish and may not flower for several years. Division is the preferred method of propagation, as it is quick and easy and will result in flowering plants in the first year.
Where to Find Oedera imbricata
Oedera imbricata is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and Western Asia.
Oedera imbricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oedera imbricata?
Oedera imbricata
What are the common names of Oedera imbricata?
Imbricated Oedera
What is the natural habitat of Oedera imbricata?
Dry grasslands and scrublands in Central and South America
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-142419: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.