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
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.
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 Omalotheca genus
Omalotheca roeseri,
Omalotheca traunsteineri,
Omalotheca supina,
Omalotheca hoppeana,
Omalotheca leucopilina,
Omalotheca sylvatica,
Omalotheca supina,
Omalotheca caucasica,
Omalotheca norvegica,
Omalotheca nanchuensis,
Omalotheca nanchuanensis,
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,