Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
aciculifolium
ID:
35673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 77: 137 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035002



Common Names

  • Aciculate Oritrophium
  • Oritrophium Aciculifolium
  • Needle-Leaf Oritrophium


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Description

Oritrophium aciculifolium (also called Aciculifolium, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a rosette of leaves and a single flower head. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oritrophium aciculifolium is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in landscaping, as it is able to survive in dry conditions. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oritrophium aciculifolium has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oritrophium aciculifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-blooming.

Where to Find Oritrophium aciculifolium

Oritrophium aciculifolium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the countries of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Oritrophium aciculifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oritrophium aciculifolium?

Oritrophium aciculifolium

What is the common name of Oritrophium aciculifolium?

Needle-leaved Everlasting

Where is Oritrophium aciculifolium found?

Oritrophium aciculifolium is found in the Mediterranean region.

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,