Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
supina
ID:
54341

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles [Second edition] 56: 218 1828

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053670



Common Names

  • Supina Omalotheca
  • Omalotheca Supina
  • Supina


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Description

Omalotheca supina (also called Annual Everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herb of the Asteraceae family. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Omalotheca supina is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to treat digestive problems and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Omalotheca supina is a small white flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Omalotheca supina is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate by division or seed. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out and transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Omalotheca supina

Omalotheca supina is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Omalotheca supina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Omalotheca supina?

Omalotheca supina

What are the common names of Omalotheca supina?

Upright omalotheca, upright omalotheca

What is the natural habitat of Omalotheca supina?

Grasslands, woodlands, and other moist habitats

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235192-1: Based on the initial data import