Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lomonossowii
ID:
12952

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


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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.

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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 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-111895: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Rudolf von Trautvetter (1809-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trautv.' in the authors string.
Modest Mikhailovich Ilyin (1889-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iljin' in the authors string.