Status:
valid
Authors:
Iljin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. iii. 142 (1922).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129158
Common Names
- Olgaea Roborowskyi
- Roborowskyi Olgaea
- Olgaea
Description
Olgaea roborowskyi (also called 'Roborowsky's Daisy', 'Roborowsky's Daisybush', 'Roborowsky's Daisy-bush', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a dark center. It grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Olgaea roborowskyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It can also be used to treat respiratory issues, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olgaea roborowskyi is a small, white-cream disc floret, with a yellow center and a yellow-orange fringe. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed, with a yellow-orange fringe. The seedling is a small, green, rounded seedling, with a yellow-orange fringe.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olgaea roborowskyi is a slow-growing perennial plant that can be propagated from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in spring and planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Once the cuttings have taken root, they should be thinned out to allow for adequate space between plants. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage further blooming.
Where to Find Olgaea roborowskyi
Olgaea roborowskyi is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in France, Italy, and Spain.
Olgaea roborowskyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olgaea roborowskyi?
Olgaea roborowskyi
What type of plant is Olgaea roborowskyi?
A flowering plant
Where is Olgaea roborowskyi found?
It 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,