Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Wagenitz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Candollea 46(2): 409 (1991): (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045756
Common Names
- Volutaria sinaica
- Sinai Volute
- African Volute
Synonyms
- Volutarella leucantha Coss. [unknown]
- Amberboa leucantha Coss. ex Batt. [unknown]
- Amberboa sinaica DC. [unknown]
- Centaurea leucantha (Coss.) Philipson [unknown]
- Centaurea perralderiana perralderiana [unknown]
- Centaurea perralderiana Maire [unknown]
- Volutarella leucantha (Coss.) Ball [unknown]
- Volutaria leucantha (Coss.) Maire [unknown]
- Centaurea perralderiana rosea Quézel [unknown]
- Centaurea sphacelata Sch.Bip. [unknown]
Description
Volutaria sinaica (also called Sinai Volutaria, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with white flowers. It is native to the Sinai Peninsula, and can be found in rocky soils and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Volutaria sinaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Volutaria sinaica has yellow flowers with a central cluster of yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Volutaria sinaica is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. To propagate by seed, sow in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Divide clumps in spring.
Where to Find Volutaria sinaica
Volutaria sinaica is native to the Middle East, particularly Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. It can be found in open, rocky areas.
Volutaria sinaica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Volutaria sinaica?
Volutaria sinaica
What is the common name of Volutaria sinaica?
Sinai Volutaria
What is the growth habit of Volutaria sinaica?
It is a low-growing, spreading perennial
Species in the Volutaria genus
Volutaria saharae,
Volutaria muricata,
Volutaria tubuliflora,
Volutaria abyssinica,
Volutaria crupinoides,
Volutaria tubiflora,
Volutaria albicaulis,
Volutaria lippii,
Volutaria sinaica,
Volutaria belouini,
Volutaria boranensis,
Volutaria djiboutensis,
Volutaria bollei,
Volutaria lippii,
Volutaria dhofarica,
Volutaria canariensis,
Volutaria maroccana,
Volutaria muricata,
Volutaria socotrensis,
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,