Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
124931

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


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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.

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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 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-85369: Based on the initial data import
Constantin Winkler (1848-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Winkl.' in the authors string.
Modest Mikhailovich Ilyin (1889-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iljin' in the authors string.