Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obovata
ID:
90002

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 18: 29 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089331

Common Names

  • Mountain Oysterplant
  • Mountain Oysterleaf
  • Mountain Oyedaea

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Description

Oyedaea obovata (also called Oyedaea obovata, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and is found in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Oyedaea obovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oyedaea obovata is a small, white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oyedaea obovata is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be sown directly into the soil in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is also possible to propagate Oyedaea obovata from stem cuttings taken in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Oyedaea obovata

Oyedaea obovata can be found in the Mediterranean region and North Africa.

Oyedaea obovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oyedaea obovata?

Oyedaea obovata

What is the common name of Oyedaea obovata?

Obovata Oyedaea

What is the natural habitat of Oyedaea obovata?

Oyedaea obovata is native to the Mediterranean region.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-45645: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.