Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
violaceum
ID:
1263101

Status:
valid

Authors:
Botsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 65: 426 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262439



Common Names

  • Oreoloma Violaceum
  • Violaceum Oreoloma
  • Violaceum's Oreoloma


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Description

Oreoloma violaceum (also called Violet 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 violaceum 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 violaceum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreoloma violaceum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in early spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Division should be done in early spring.

Where to Find Oreoloma violaceum

Oreoloma violaceum is native to the western United States and Canada.

Oreoloma violaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreoloma violaceum?

Oreoloma violaceum

What is the common name of Oreoloma violaceum?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Oreoloma violaceum?

Dry, rocky areas

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References