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Common Names
- Volutaria muricata
- Muricate Volutaria
- Muricate Volutaria
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.
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 Volutaria genus
Volutaria saharae,
Volutaria muricata,
Volutaria tubuliflora,
Volutaria abyssinica,
Volutaria crupinoides,
Volutaria tubiflora,
Volutaria albicaulis,
Volutaria lippii,
Volutaria sinaica,
Volutaria belouini,
Volutaria boranensis,
Volutaria djiboutensis,
Volutaria bollei,
Volutaria lippii,
Volutaria dhofarica,
Volutaria canariensis,
Volutaria maroccana,
Volutaria muricata,
Volutaria socotrensis,
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,