Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
olivieri
ID:
1280904

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jaub. & Spach

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient. 2: 9 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280242



Common Names

  • Pteropyrum olivieri
  • Olivieri Pteropyrum
  • Olivieri Toothed Buckwheat


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Description

Pteropyrum olivieri (also called Olivieri Pteropyrum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the family Polygonaceae native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pteropyrum olivieri is used for its ornamental value in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches. The leaves are edible and can be cooked and eaten.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteropyrum olivieri has white, fragrant flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteropyrum olivieri is a slow-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Pteropyrum olivieri

Pteropyrum olivieri is native to the Himalayas in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Species in the Pteropyrum genus

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50308195: Based on the initial data import
Hippolyte François Jaubert (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaub.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.