Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscosa
ID:
43243

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L'Hér.) Anderb. & K.Bremer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042572



Common Names

  • Viscid Oedera
  • Sticky Oedera
  • Sticky-Leaved Oedera


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Synonyms

  • Relhania affinis Sond. ex Harv. [unknown]
  • Relhania viscosa L'Hér. [unknown]
  • Relhania genistifolia glutinosa (DC.) Harv. [unknown]
  • Eclopes glutinosa DC. [unknown]

Description

Oedera viscosa (also called Viscous Oedera, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a small herbaceous plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry and sunny habitats such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Oedera viscosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is also used to make tea and as an herbal remedy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oedera viscosa has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oedera viscosa is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by division in autumn.

Where to Find Oedera viscosa

Oedera viscosa can be found in moist, shady areas in Europe and North America.

Oedera viscosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oedera viscosa?

Oedera viscosa

What is the natural habitat of Oedera viscosa?

Mountain meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes

What are the common names of Oedera viscosa?

Viscous Oedera

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-141183: Based on the initial data import
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.
Charles Louis L'Héritier de Brutelle (1746-1800): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L'Hér.' in the authors string.