Olgaea spinifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinifera
ID:
4391
Status:
valid
Authors:
Iljin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Izv. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. xxiii. 145 (1924).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003720
Common Names
- Spiny Olgaea
- Olgaea Spinifera
- Spiny Olgaea Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olgaea spinifera (also called Spiny Olgaea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to California. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in chaparral and coastal sage scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Olgaea spinifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Olgaea spinifera has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Olgaea spinifera is a perennial herb that grows in dry, open areas. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plants require little care and can tolerate drought.
Where to Find Olgaea spinifera
Olgaea spinifera is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry and rocky habitats.
Olgaea spinifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olgaea spinifera?
Olgaea spinifera
What is the natural habitat of Olgaea spinifera?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States.
What is the size of Olgaea spinifera?
It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-103595: Based on the initial data import
Modest Mikhailovich Ilyin (1889-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iljin' in the authors string.