Status:
valid
Authors:
(Franch.) Botsch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 65: 426 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262438
Common Names
- Oreoloma Matthioloides
- Matthioloides Oreoloma
- Matthioloides's Oreoloma
Description
Oreoloma matthioloides (also called Matthiola Oreoloma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the western United States and Canada. It grows in dry, open, rocky areas, grasslands, and sagebrush scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Oreoloma matthioloides is an ornamental plant that is used for ground cover in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create bonsai trees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Oreoloma matthioloides are white, with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oreoloma matthioloides is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Oreoloma matthioloides
Oreoloma matthioloides is native to the western United States and Canada.
Oreoloma matthioloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oreoloma matthioloides?
Oreoloma matthioloides
What is the common name of Oreoloma matthioloides?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Oreoloma matthioloides?
Dry, rocky areas
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