Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinaica
ID:
46427

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


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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.

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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 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-144245: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.