Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altar
ID:
1335747

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 91(Suppl.): 141 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348201

Common Names

  • Ooia altar
  • Altar Ooia
  • Altar Ooia

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Description

Ooia altar (also called 'Altar Ooia', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ooia altar is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a low-maintenance groundcover. It is also used as a food source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ooia altar has small, white flowers with 3-5 petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ooia altar is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Ooia altar

Ooia altar can be found in the arid regions of Western Australia and South Australia.

Ooia altar FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ooia altar?

Ooia altar

What is the common name of Ooia altar?

Altar Ooia

What is the natural habitat of Ooia altar?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Sin Yeng Wong (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Wong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160960-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.