Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altaica
ID:
1319070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pjak & Revuschkin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Sist. Zametki Mater. Gerb. Krylova Tomsk. Gosud. Univ. 92: 10 (-13; fig. 1) (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331524



Common Names

  • Olgaea Altaica
  • Altaica Olgaea
  • Altaica Olgaea


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Description

Olgaea altaica (also called Altai Olgaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to Siberia, and is found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Olgaea altaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used as a food source and for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olgaea altaica has yellow flowers with dark centers. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olgaea altaica is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It should be planted in well-drained soil and watered regularly. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.

Where to Find Olgaea altaica

Olgaea altaica is native to Central Asia and can be found in the wild in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan.

Olgaea altaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olgaea altaica?

Olgaea altaica

What is the common name of Olgaea altaica?

Altaic olive

What is the natural habitat of Olgaea altaica?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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

A.S. Revuschkin (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Revuschkin' in the authors string.
Andrei I. Pjak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pjak' in the authors string.