Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muricata
ID:
16728

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016057

Common Names

  • Volutaria muricata
  • Muricate Volutaria
  • Muricate Volutaria

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Description

Volutaria muricata (also called Muricate Volutaria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Volutaria muricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Volutaria muricata has small yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a pair of leaves that are lanceolate and toothed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Volutaria muricata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Volutaria muricata

Volutaria muricata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, open areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Volutaria muricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Volutaria muricata?

Volutaria muricata

What is the natural habitat of Volutaria muricata?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the flower color of Volutaria muricata?

The flowers of Volutaria muricata are usually yellow or white.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:260098-1: Based on the initial data import