Status:
valid
Authors:
Iljin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Izv. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. xxiii. 146 (1924).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084253
Common Names
- Pectinate Olgaea
- Pectinate Daisy
- Pectinate Fleabane
Description
Olgaea pectinata (also called Sea Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, blue-green leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Olgaea pectinata is used as a medicinal herb for treating digestive issues, as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olgaea pectinata is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olgaea pectinata is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the garden. Division should be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Olgaea pectinata
Olgaea pectinata is native to China and can be found in open woodlands.
Olgaea pectinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olgaea pectinata?
Olgaea pectinata
What type of plant is Olgaea pectinata?
Olgaea pectinata is a shrub
Where is Olgaea pectinata found?
Olgaea pectinata is found in 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,