Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
hispanica
ID:
384188

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 560 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383520



Common Names

  • Ortegia hispanica
  • Spanish Ortegia
  • Spanish False Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Ortegia dichotoma L. [unknown]
  • Terogia dichotoma Raf. [unknown]

Description

Ortegia hispanica (also called Spanish Ortegia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows in dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ortegia hispanica is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ortegia hispanica is a small, yellow-green spikelet with a single bract. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ortegia hispanica is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt spray. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or early summer, or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ortegia hispanica

Ortegia hispanica can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Ortegia hispanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ortegia hispanica?

Ortegia hispanica

What type of plant is Ortegia hispanica?

Ortegia hispanica is a species of flowering plant in the family Oleaceae.

Where is Ortegia hispanica found?

Ortegia hispanica is native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores.

Species in the Ortegia genus

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

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