Oritrophium ollgaardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ollgaardii
ID:
2123
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 8: 11 (1985) (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001452
Common Names
- Ollgaard's Oritrophium
- Ollgaard's Daisy
- Ollgaard's Sunray
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oritrophium ollgaardii (also called Ollgaard's Oritrophium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white daisy-like flowers. It grows in open grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Oritrophium ollgaardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oritrophium ollgaardii has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oritrophium ollgaardii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is generally done by division of the root ball in early spring or by seed sowing in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Oritrophium ollgaardii
Oritrophium ollgaardii can be found in the Canary Islands, at altitudes of 1,000-2,000 m.
Oritrophium ollgaardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oritrophium ollgaardii?
Oritrophium ollgaardii
What is the common name of Oritrophium ollgaardii?
Ollgaard's oritrophium
What is the natural habitat of Oritrophium ollgaardii?
It is native to South Africa, and is found in rocky, grassy areas
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-10140: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.