Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
socotrensis
ID:
1318995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wagenitz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Englera 28: 62 (-63, 65; fig. 1) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331449

Common Names

  • Volutaria Socotrensis
  • Socotrensis Volutaria
  • Socotra Volutaria

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Description

Volutaria socotrensis (also called 'Socotra Volutaria', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Volutaria socotrensis is used as an ornamental plant, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Volutaria socotrensis has small, white flowers with a single seed in each seed head. The seedlings are short and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Volutaria socotrensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is a low-growing plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Volutaria socotrensis

Volutaria socotrensis is native to the Socotra Islands.

Volutaria socotrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Volutaria socotrensis?

Volutaria socotrensis

Where is Volutaria socotrensis found?

Socotra Island, Yemen

What is the habitat of Volutaria socotrensis?

It grows in dry, rocky areas

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

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