Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bojer ex DC.) Humbert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Fl. Madagasc. 189: 190 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037571
Common Names
- Lanuginosa Oliganthes
- Oliganthes Lanuginosa
- Lanuginosa Oliganthe
Description
Oliganthes lanuginosa (also called Woolly-stemmed fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has white flowers and woolly stems. It is native to North America, and it is commonly found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Oliganthes lanuginosa is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oliganthes lanuginosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals that are arranged in a star shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oliganthes lanuginosa is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Oliganthes lanuginosa
Oliganthes lanuginosa can be found in moist meadows and grasslands in the western United States.
Oliganthes lanuginosa FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Oliganthes lanuginosa?
Oliganthes lanuginosa requires full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
How often should Oliganthes lanuginosa be watered?
Oliganthes lanuginosa should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
What type of soil is best for Oliganthes lanuginosa?
Oliganthes lanuginosa prefers moist, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic.
Species in the Oliganthes genus
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,