Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) B.Nord. & Lundin
Source:
gcc
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 38: 67. 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000671
Common Names
- Polyphlebia
- Polyphlebia Cress
- Polyphlebia Mustard
Synonyms
- Senecio polyphlebius Griseb. [unknown]
- Pentacalia polyphlebia (Griseb.) Borhidi [unknown]
Description
Oldfeltia polyphlebia (also called Oldfield's Feltwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Oldfeltia polyphlebia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oldfeltia polyphlebia has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oldfeltia polyphlebia is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Oldfeltia polyphlebia
Oldfeltia polyphlebia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Oldfeltia polyphlebia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oldfeltia polyphlebia?
Oldfeltia polyphlebia
What is the common name of Oldfeltia polyphlebia?
Feltwort
What is the natural habitat of Oldfeltia polyphlebia?
It is found in dry, sandy soils, roadsides, and disturbed areas
Species in the Oldfeltia genus
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,