Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
djiboutensis
ID:
75466

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 98B(Suppl.): 178 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074795

Common Names

  • Djiboutensis Volutaria
  • Volutaria Djiboutensis
  • Volutaria

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Description

Volutaria djiboutensis (also called Djibouti Volutaria, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Horn of Africa, where it is found in dry, rocky areas, such as grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Volutaria djiboutensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Volutaria djiboutensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Volutaria djiboutensis is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is best to prune the plant in late summer to promote new growth.

Where to Find Volutaria djiboutensis

Volutaria djiboutensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.

Volutaria djiboutensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Volutaria djiboutensis?

Volutaria djiboutensis

What is the common name of Volutaria djiboutensis?

Djibouti Volutaria

What are the uses of Volutaria djiboutensis?

It is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.

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-3151: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.