Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Species:
dipetala
ID:
1131316

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aiton) Turcz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 27(II): 330 (1854 publ. 1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001130654

Common Names

  • Oligomeris dipetala
  • Two-petal Oligomeris
  • Two Petal Oligomeris

Searching for Oligomeris dipetala? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Oligomeris dipetala (also called Two-petal Oligomeris, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Oligomeris dipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oligomeris dipetala var. spathulata (Turcz.) Abdallah
Oligomeris dipetala var. dipetala

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oligomeris dipetala is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped, dark green leaf.

Searching for Oligomeris dipetala? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Oligomeris dipetala is a perennial herb native to the eastern United States. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. It can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Oligomeris dipetala

Oligomeris dipetala is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas and dry meadows.

Species in the Resedaceae family

Borthwickia trifoliata, Caylusea abyssinica, Caylusea hexagyna, Caylusea latifolia, Forchhammeria brevipes, Forchhammeria emarginata, Forchhammeria haitiensis, Forchhammeria hintonii, Forchhammeria laxiflora, Forchhammeria longifolia, Forchhammeria macrocarpa, Forchhammeria matudae, Forchhammeria pallida, Forchhammeria polyandra, Forchhammeria sessilifolia, Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa, Forchhammeria trifoliata, Forchhammeria watsonii, Forchhammeria tamaulipana, Forchhammeria iltisii, Ochradenus spartioides, Ochradenus baccatus, Ochradenus arabicus, Ochradenus harsusiticus, Ochradenus somalensis, Ochradenus gifrii, Ochradenus socotranus, Oligomeris subulata, Oligomeris linifolia, Oligomeris dipetala, Oligomeris dregeana, Randonia africana, Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana,

References