Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Winkl.) Iljin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. iii. 142 (1922).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124260
Common Names
- Olgaea Longifolia
- Long-leaved Olgaea
- Long-leaved Everlasting
Synonyms
- Carduus longifolius C.Winkl. [unknown]
Description
Olgaea longifolia (also called 'Long-leaved Olgaea', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 2 m in height. It has white flowers and is found in dry woodlands and open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Olgaea longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Olgaea longifolia has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olgaea longifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Olgaea longifolia
Olgaea longifolia is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Olgaea longifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olgaea longifolia?
Olgaea longifolia
What type of plant is Olgaea longifolia?
It is a shrub
Where is Olgaea longifolia native to?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
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,