Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Humbert
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1955
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Mem. Inst. Sci. Madag 369 ser. B, 6: 146. 1955
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028985
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Tsimihetorum
- Tsimihetorum Oliganthes
- Oliganthes tsimihetorum
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Oliganthes tsimihetorum (also called Tsimihétorum's Oliganthes, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Madagascar and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Oliganthes tsimihetorum is a plant native to Madagascar. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas and infusions. It is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and is believed to be beneficial for the digestive system.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Oliganthes tsimihetorum has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and a brownish-red ring around the center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two rounded leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Oliganthes tsimihetorum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Oliganthes tsimihetorum
                        
                            Oliganthes tsimihetorum is native to Madagascar, where it is found in the rainforest.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Oliganthes tsimihetorum FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Oliganthes tsimihetorum?
Oliganthes tsimihetorum
What is the natural habitat of Oliganthes tsimihetorum?
It is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands in Madagascar.
What is the flowering period of Oliganthes tsimihetorum?
It flowers from October to December.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,