Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thomsonii
ID:
3760

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Iljin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. iii. 142 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003089



Common Names

  • Thomson's Daisy
  • Thomson's Fleabane
  • Olgaea


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Synonyms

  • Carduus thomsonii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Carduus ladak C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Olgaea thomsonii (also called Thomson's Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, open areas such as sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Olgaea thomsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olgaea thomsonii has yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olgaea thomsonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Olgaea thomsonii

Olgaea thomsonii is native to the Mediterranean region.

Olgaea thomsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olgaea thomsonii?

Olgaea thomsonii

What is the common name of Olgaea thomsonii?

Thomson's Olgaea

What is the natural habitat of Olgaea thomsonii?

Rocky slopes and grasslands

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-102983: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Modest Mikhailovich Ilyin (1889-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iljin' in the authors string.