Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trautv.) Iljin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. iii. 144 (1922).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012281
Common Names
- Lomonossov's Olgaea
- Lomonossov's Olgaea Daisy
- Lomonossov's Olgaea Aster
Description
Olgaea lomonossowii (also called Lomonosov's Olgaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus Mountains. It has an erect stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have a toothed margin. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Olgaea lomonossowii is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Olgaea lomonossowii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olgaea lomonossowii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to two months. Division is the preferred method of propagation.
Where to Find Olgaea lomonossowii
Olgaea lomonossowii is found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Caucasus, Altai, and Tian Shan.
Olgaea lomonossowii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olgaea lomonossowii?
Olgaea lomonossowii
What are the common names of Olgaea lomonossowii?
Lomonosov's Olgaea
What is the distribution of Olgaea lomonossowii?
It is found in the Caucasus and Central Asia
Species in the Olgaea genus
Olgaea thomsonii,
Olgaea spinifera,
Olgaea petri-primi,
Olgaea nivea,
Olgaea lomonossowii,
Olgaea chodshamuminensis,
Olgaea vvedenskyi,
Olgaea pectinata,
Olgaea leucophylla,
Olgaea tangutica,
Olgaea lanipes,
Olgaea longifolia,
Olgaea roborowskyi,
Olgaea eriocephala,
Olgaea baldshuanica,
Olgaea laniceps,
Olgaea altaica,
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,