Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multipunctata
ID:
13717

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013046

Common Names

  • Many-spotted Oedera
  • Many-spotted Water-starwort
  • Many-spotted Starwort

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Description

Oedera multipunctata (also called 'Many-spotted Oedera', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in dry, sandy soils, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Oedera multipunctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oedera multipunctata is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oedera multipunctata is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it once a month.

Where to Find Oedera multipunctata

Oedera multipunctata can be found in Europe, especially in the Alps and Pyrenees.

Oedera multipunctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oedera multipunctata?

Oedera multipunctata

What is the common name of Oedera multipunctata?

Many-spotted sedge

Where is Oedera multipunctata found?

Oedera multipunctata is found in North America and 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-112626: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' 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.