Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
caucasica
ID:
120281

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sommier & Levier) Czerep.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Sosud. Rast. SSSR : 88 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119610



Common Names

  • Omalotheca caucasica
  • Caucasica Omalotheca
  • Caucasica


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Synonyms

  • Synchaeta caucasica (Sommier & Levier) Kirp. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium caucasicum Leskov ex Grossh. [unknown]

Description

Omalotheca caucasica (also called Caucasian Omalotheca, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes, and has yellow flowers and narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Omalotheca caucasica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Omalotheca caucasica is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Omalotheca caucasica is an evergreen perennial herb that is native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Omalotheca caucasica

Omalotheca caucasica can be found in dry, sandy, or gravelly soils in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Omalotheca caucasica FAQ

What type of plant is Omalotheca caucasica?

Omalotheca caucasica is a perennial herb in the sunflower family.

Where does Omalotheca caucasica grow?

Omalotheca caucasica is native to the Caucasus region.

What is the growth habit of Omalotheca caucasica?

Omalotheca caucasica is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall.

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

Stefano Sommier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sommier' in the authors string.
Emilio Levier (1839-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levier' in the authors string.
Sergei Cherepanov (1921-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Czerep.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:984674-1: Based on the initial data import