Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sylvatica
ID:
73409

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sch.Bip. & F.W.Schultz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Arch. Fl. 2: 311 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072738



Common Names

  • Woodland Omalotheca
  • Omalotheca Sylvatica
  • Woodland Everlasting


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium sylvaticum L. [unknown]
  • Gamochaeta sylvatica Fourr. [unknown]
  • Filago recta Link [unknown]
  • Omalotheca einseleana (F.W.Schultz) F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Synchaeta silvatica (L.) Kirp. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium spadiceum Gilib. [unknown]
  • Omalotheca sylvatica sylvatica [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium sylvaticum sylvaticum [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium sylvaticum sylvaticum [unknown]
  • Dasyanthus fuscus Bubani [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium fuscatum Schur [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium sophiae Heldr. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Filago sylvatica Link [unknown]
  • Omalotheca alpigena (K.Koch) Holub [unknown]
  • Dasyanthus sylvaticus (L.) Bubani [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium sylvaticum macrostachyum Ledeb. [deprecated]
  • Gnaphalium strictum Moench [unknown]
  • Gamochaeta sylvatica (L.) Fourr. [deprecated]
  • Gnaphalium einseleanum F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Omalotheca sylvatica carpetana (Willk.) Rivas Mart. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium sylvaticum rectum DC. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum strictum Moench [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium alpigenum K.Koch [unknown]
  • Cyttarium silvaticum Peterm. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium carpetanum Boiss. & Reut. ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium rectum Sm. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium sylvaticum macrostachys Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Omalotheca sylvatica carpetana (Boiss. & Reut. ex Willk.) T.Romero Martín & E.Rico [unknown]

Description

Omalotheca sylvatica (also called Woodland Omalotheca, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It has a single stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy places, such as hillsides and dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Omalotheca sylvatica is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other respiratory problems. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Omalotheca sylvatica is yellow, star-shaped and has five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Omalotheca sylvatica is a perennial plant that is propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or directly in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Omalotheca sylvatica

Omalotheca sylvatica is native to Europe and can be found in the temperate deciduous forest biome.

Omalotheca sylvatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Omalotheca sylvatica?

Omalotheca sylvatica

What type of plant is Omalotheca sylvatica?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Omalotheca sylvatica found?

It is found in Europe

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.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Schultz (1804-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.W.Schultz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235193-1: Based on the initial data import