Status:
valid
Authors:
Czerep.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 19: 455 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046530
Common Names
- Tomentose Oligochaeta
- Tomentose Oligochaeta
- Tomentose Oligochaeta
Description
Oligochaeta tomentosa (also called Woolly Oligochaeta, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It grows in dry, sandy soils and has an upright habit with small, woolly leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Oligochaeta tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating digestive and respiratory conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oligochaeta tomentosa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oligochaeta tomentosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It is best to space the plants 18-24 inches apart.
Where to Find Oligochaeta tomentosa
Oligochaeta tomentosa is found in the Mediterranean region and in the Middle East.
Oligochaeta tomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oligochaeta tomentosa?
Oligochaeta tomentosa
What type of plant is Oligochaeta tomentosa?
Oligochaeta tomentosa is a perennial herb
Where is Oligochaeta tomentosa found?
Oligochaeta tomentosa is found in Europe
Species in the Oligochaeta genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,