Status:
valid
Authors:
Cass.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 36: 17 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126806
Common Names
- Voluble Oligactis
- Twining Oligactis
- Oligactis
Synonyms
- Oligactis boyacensis (Cuatrec.) H.Rob. & Brettell [unknown]
- Liabum volubile volubile [unknown]
- Diplostephium volubilis Spreng. [unknown]
- Liabum meridense V.M.Badillo [unknown]
- Liabum volubile boyacense Cuatrec. [unknown]
- Andromachia volubilis Kunth [unknown]
- Liabum volubile (Kunth) Cass. [deprecated]
- Liabum volubile Less. [unknown]
Description
Oligactis volubilis (also called Sea Pink, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in coastal areas and salt marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Oligactis volubilis is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for some animals, and as a source of fiber for weaving.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oligactis volubilis has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white center.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oligactis volubilis is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring.
Where to Find Oligactis volubilis
Oligactis volubilis is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 meters.
Oligactis volubilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oligactis volubilis?
Oligactis volubilis
What is the common name of Oligactis volubilis?
Twining Oligactis
What type of plant is Oligactis volubilis?
Perennial herb
Species in the Oligactis genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,