Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
volubilis
ID:
127477

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1825

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126806



Common Names

  • Voluble Oligactis
  • Twining Oligactis
  • Oligactis


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Synonyms

  • Oligactis boyacensis (Cuatrec.) H.Rob. & Brettell [unknown]
  • Liabum volubile volubile [unknown]
  • Diplostephium volubilis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Liabum meridense V.M.Badillo [unknown]
  • Liabum volubile boyacense Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Andromachia volubilis Kunth [unknown]
  • Liabum volubile (Kunth) Cass. [deprecated]
  • Liabum volubile Less. [unknown]

Description

Oligactis volubilis (also called Sea Pink, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in coastal areas and salt marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Oligactis volubilis is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for some animals, and as a source of fiber for weaving.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oligactis volubilis has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oligactis volubilis is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Oligactis volubilis

Oligactis volubilis is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 meters.

Oligactis volubilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oligactis volubilis?

Oligactis volubilis

What is the common name of Oligactis volubilis?

Twining Oligactis

What type of plant is Oligactis volubilis?

Perennial herb

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-87821: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.