Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
olgae
ID:
362114

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brand

Source:
ksu

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 252(78): 87 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361446



Common Names

  • Lindelofia olgae
  • Olga's Lindelofia
  • Olga Lindelofia


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Synonyms

  • Mertensia lindelofioides Rech.f. & Riedl [unknown]
  • Pseudomertensia lindelofoides (Rech.f. & Riedl) Riedl [unknown]
  • Solenanthus olgae Regel & Smirn. [unknown]
  • Pseudomertensia lindelofioides (Rech.f. & Riedl) Riedl [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum olgae (Regel & Smirn.) Greuter & Stier [unknown]

Description

Lindelofia olgae (also called Olga's Lindelofia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thin, woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in sandy soils and is often found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Lindelofia olgae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and bronchitis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lindelofia olgae are yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and 8-10 yellow petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindelofia olgae is an annual herb that can be propagated from seed. To propagate, sow the seeds in a pot with well-draining soil and keep it in a warm, sunny spot. Water the seeds regularly until they germinate and begin to grow.

Where to Find Lindelofia olgae

Lindelofia olgae is native to South Africa.

Lindelofia olgae FAQ

What are the common names of Lindelofia olgae?

Olga's Lindelofia

What is the natural habitat of Lindelofia olgae?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Central Asia and the Caucasus.

What is the flower color of Lindelofia olgae?

The flowers of Lindelofia olgae are usually white or pale pink in color.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,