Oritrophium mucidum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucidum
ID:
89426
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Webbia 24(1): 86 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088755
Common Names
- Oritrophium
- Mucid Oritrophium
- Mucid Rayless Goldenrod
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oritrophium mucidum (also called Mucid oritrophium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers and grows in dry, sunny habitats. It is found in the mountains of the Apennines and the Alps.
Uses & Benefits
Oritrophium mucidum is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oritrophium mucidum is white and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown oval with a smooth surface. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves with long, thin petioles.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oritrophium mucidum is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Oritrophium mucidum
Oritrophium mucidum is found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region.
Oritrophium mucidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oritrophium mucidum?
Oritrophium mucidum
What is the common name of Oritrophium mucidum?
Mucid Orache
Where is Oritrophium mucidum native to?
Europe and Asia
Species in the Oritrophium genus
Oritrophium limnophilum, Oritrophium ollgaardii, Oritrophium durangense, Oritrophium blepharophyllum, Oritrophium llanganatense, Oritrophium granatum, Oritrophium venezuelense, Oritrophium aciculifolium, Oritrophium crocifolium, Oritrophium peruvianum, Oritrophium marahuacense, Oritrophium hieracioides, Oritrophium nevadense, Oritrophium callacallense, Oritrophium repens, Oritrophium mucidum, Oritrophium cocuyense, Oritrophium figueirasii, Oritrophium orizabense, Oritrophium paramense, Oritrophium ferrugineum, Oritrophium tergoalbum, Oritrophium hirtopilosum,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-45086: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.