Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maroccana
ID:
119174

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barratte & Murb.) Maire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Jahandiez & Maire, Cat. Pl. Maroc 3: 818. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118503

Common Names

  • Volutaria Maroccana
  • Moroccan Volutaria
  • Moroccan Wireweed

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Description

Volutaria maroccana (also called 'Moroccan Volutaria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to Morocco and Algeria, and it typically grows in dry, rocky areas. It has a slender, upright stem and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. The flower heads are yellow and have both disc and ray florets.

Uses & Benefits

Volutaria maroccana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to attract pollinators to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Volutaria maroccana is a yellow-brown disc floret with a white ligule. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a short beak. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Volutaria maroccana is a perennial shrub that is native to Morocco. It is easy to propagate by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Volutaria maroccana

Volutaria maroccana is native to North Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

Volutaria maroccana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Volutaria maroccana?

Volutaria maroccana

What is the growth habit of Volutaria maroccana?

Volutaria maroccana is an herbaceous perennial with a clump-forming growth habit.

Where is Volutaria maroccana found?

Volutaria maroccana is found in North Africa and the Middle East.

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-79829: Based on the initial data import
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Svante Samuel Murbeck (1859-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murb.' in the authors string.
Gustave Barratte (1857-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barratte' in the authors string.