Status:
valid
Authors:
Humbert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 15: 362 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074877
Common Names
- Oliganthes Tsaratananensis
- Tsaratanan Oliganthes
- Oliganthes
Description
Oliganthes tsaratananensis (also called Tsaratanana Needleleaf, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The flowers are yellow and have a needle-like appearance. It grows in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Oliganthes tsaratananensis is a perennial herb that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It has attractive foliage and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oliganthes tsaratananensis is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oliganthes tsaratananensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn and by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Oliganthes tsaratananensis
Oliganthes tsaratananensis is a species of flowering plant found in Madagascar. It grows in dry, rocky areas and on cliffs.
Oliganthes tsaratananensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oliganthes tsaratananensis?
Oliganthes tsaratananensis
What is the natural habitat of Oliganthes tsaratananensis?
Oliganthes tsaratananensis is found in dry, open areas in the Mediterranean region.
What are the characteristics of Oliganthes tsaratananensis?
Oliganthes tsaratananensis is a small, perennial plant with small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.
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,