Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bollei
ID:
88107

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip. ex Bolle) A.Hansen & G.Kunkel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Cuad. Bot. Canaria 28: 12 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087436

Common Names

  • Volutaria
  • Bolle's Volutaria
  • Bolle's Everlasting

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Synonyms

  • Amberboa bollei Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Carlina bollei (Sch.Bip. ex Bolle) Linding. [unknown]
  • Amberboa bollei Sch.Bip. ex Bolle [unknown]
  • Centaurea bolleana Bolle [unknown]
  • Carlina bolleana (Sch.Bip.) Linding. [unknown]

Description

Volutaria bollei (also called 'Bolle's Volutaria', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Volutaria bollei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where grass does not grow well.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Volutaria bollei is a yellow-greenish color and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Volutaria bollei is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types.

Where to Find Volutaria bollei

Volutaria bollei is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

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Asteraceae

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-43799: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Carl August Bolle (1821-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolle' in the authors string.
Günther W.H. Kunkel (1928-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Kunkel' in the authors string.
Lars Hansen (1788-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hansen' in the authors string.