Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
roeseri
ID:
776

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Heldr.) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 71(4): 271 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000105



Common Names

  • Omalotheca
  • Roeseri
  • Roeser's Omalotheca


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Synonyms

  • Omalotheca pichleri (Murb.) Holub [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium roeseri roeseri [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium roeseri pichleri (Murb.) Rohlena [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium roeseri Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium pichleri Murb. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium hoppeanum roeseri (Boiss. & Heldr.) Nyman [unknown]

Description

Omalotheca roeseri (also called Common Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Omalotheca roeseri is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat liver disorders and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Omalotheca roeseri is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Omalotheca roeseri is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Transplant the seedlings to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle. Omalotheca roeseri can also be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Omalotheca roeseri

Omalotheca roeseri is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in France, Italy, and Spain.

Omalotheca roeseri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Omalotheca roeseri?

Omalotheca roeseri

What is the common name of Omalotheca roeseri?

Roeser's Cottonweed

What is the family of Omalotheca roeseri?

Asteraceae

What is the origin of Omalotheca roeseri?

Central Asia

What is the hardiness zone of Omalotheca roeseri?

3-8

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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235190-1: Based on the initial data import