Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bolus) K.Bremer
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 131(4): 450 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029879
Common Names
- Oreoleysera Montana
- Montana Oreoleysera
- Oreoleysera
Description
Oreoleysera montana (also called mountain oreoleysera, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in meadows, grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Oreoleysera montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oreoleysera montana has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oreoleysera montana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Oreoleysera montana
Oreoleysera montana is native to the Rocky Mountains in the United States and Canada. It can be found in moist meadows, along streams, and in other moist areas.
Oreoleysera montana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oreoleysera montana?
Oreoleysera montana
What type of plant is Oreoleysera montana?
A flowering plant
Where is Oreoleysera montana found?
Oreoleysera montana is found in South America.
Species in the Oreoleysera 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,