Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nubigena
ID:
2951

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 36: 17 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002280



Common Names

  • Oligactis nubigena
  • Cloudy Mountain-daisy
  • Cloudy Oligactis


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Description

Oligactis nubigena (also called cloud-loving everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate and have a white-woolly underside. The flowers are white and have a yellow center. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Oligactis nubigena is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oligactis nubigena has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oligactis nubigena is a perennial herb that grows in rocky areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Oligactis nubigena

Oligactis nubigena is found in the western United States and Canada.

Oligactis nubigena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oligactis nubigena?

Oligactis nubigena

What is the common name of Oligactis nubigena?

Cloudy Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Oligactis nubigena?

Mountain meadows 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-102189: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.