Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ferrugineum
ID:
129719

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Ciencia (Mexico) 21: 26 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129048



Common Names

  • Oritrophium ferrugineum
  • Ferny Starwort
  • Ferny Star Grass


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Description

Oritrophium ferrugineum (also called Rusty Oritrophium, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oritrophium ferrugineum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oritrophium ferrugineum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark-brown nutlet. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oritrophium ferrugineum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and poor soils.

Where to Find Oritrophium ferrugineum

Oritrophium ferrugineum is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It can be found in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece.

Oritrophium ferrugineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oritrophium ferrugineum?

Oritrophium ferrugineum

What type of plant is Oritrophium ferrugineum?

A perennial herb

Where is Oritrophium ferrugineum native to?

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

José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:176314-2: Based on the initial data import