Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Chevall.) Wagenitz
Source:
gcc
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 33(1): 61 (2003) (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003960
Common Names
- Volutaria Saharae
- Saharae Volutaria
- Sahara Volutaria
Synonyms
- Volutaria saharae (Chevall. & sine ref.) Quézel & Santa [unknown]
- Amberboa saharae L.Chevall. [unknown]
Description
Volutaria saharae (also called Sahara Volutaria, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Sahara desert. It has a thin, upright stem, with small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in sandy soils, dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Volutaria saharae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Volutaria saharae is a small, white bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem with small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Volutaria saharae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Volutaria saharae
Volutaria saharae is native to the Sahara Desert.
Volutaria saharae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Volutaria saharae?
Volutaria saharae
What is the common name of Volutaria saharae?
Sahara volutaria
Where is Volutaria saharae native to?
North Africa
What type of plant is Volutaria saharae?
Perennial
What is the growth habit of Volutaria saharae?
Upright, clump-forming perennial
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,