Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
olivieri
ID:
360086

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Coult.) Greuter & Burdet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 15: 75 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359418

Common Names

  • Lomelosia olivieri
  • Olivier's Lomelosia
  • Olivier's Spiderwort

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Synonyms

  • Trochocephalus olivieri (Coult.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Scabiosa olivieri Coult. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa longiseta Bornm. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa olivieri longinvolucra Y.K.Yang, N.R.Cui & Y.Hazit [unknown]

Description

Lomelosia olivieri (also called 'Olivier's Bedstraw', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has slender stems that can reach up to 40 cm in height, and its leaves are linear and sessile. It prefers moist soils and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lomelosia olivieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lomelosia olivieri is yellow, with a tubular shape and four petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomelosia olivieri can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division of the rhizomes can be done in the spring or fall. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lomelosia olivieri

Lomelosia olivieri is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Lomelosia olivieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomelosia olivieri?

Lomelosia olivieri

What is the common name of Lomelosia olivieri?

Olivier's Lomelosia

What is the habitat of Lomelosia olivieri?

Dry grasslands and steppes

Species in the Lomelosia genus

Lomelosia variifolia, Lomelosia sulphurea, Lomelosia rhodantha, Lomelosia rhodopensis, Lomelosia roberti, Lomelosia rotata, Lomelosia rufescens, Lomelosia ulugbekii, Lomelosia songarica, Lomelosia speciosa, Lomelosia sphaciotica, Lomelosia stellata, Lomelosia simplex, Lomelosia pulsatilloides, Lomelosia calocephala, Lomelosia aucheri, Lomelosia balianii, Lomelosia bicolor, Lomelosia albocincta, Lomelosia camelorum, Lomelosia candollei, Lomelosia caucasica, Lomelosia cosmoides, Lomelosia reuteriana, Lomelosia brachiata, Lomelosia argentea, Lomelosia alpestris, Lomelosia palestina, Lomelosia macrochaete, Lomelosia micrantha, Lomelosia minoana, Lomelosia oberti-manettii, Lomelosia crenata, Lomelosia olivieri, Lomelosia kurdica, Lomelosia paucidentata, Lomelosia persica, Lomelosia polykratis, Lomelosia porphyroneura, Lomelosia prolifera, Lomelosia pseudograminifolia, Lomelosia olgae, Lomelosia cretica, Lomelosia cyprica, Lomelosia divaricata, Lomelosia epirota, Lomelosia flavida, Lomelosia lycia, Lomelosia graminifolia, Lomelosia leucactis,

Species in the Caprifoliaceae family

Bassecoia bretschneideri, Bassecoia siamensis, Bassecoia hookeri, Cephalaria duzceensis, Cephalaria alpina, Cephalaria ambrosioides, Cephalaria anatolica, Cephalaria aristata, Cephalaria armeniaca, Cephalaria armerioides, Cephalaria armoraciifolia, Cephalaria attenuata, Cephalaria axillaris, Cephalaria aytachii, Cephalaria balansae, Cephalaria balkharica, Cephalaria beijiangensis, Cephalaria calcarea, Cephalaria cedrorum, Cephalaria charadzeae, Cephalaria cilicica, Cephalaria coriacea, Cephalaria dagestanica, Cephalaria decurrens, Cephalaria demetrii, Cephalaria dichaetophora, Cephalaria dirmilensis, Cephalaria ekimiana, Cephalaria elazigensis, Cephalaria elmaliensis, Cephalaria fanourii, Cephalaria flava, Cephalaria foliosa, Cephalaria galpiniana, Cephalaria gazipashensis, Cephalaria gigantea, Cephalaria goetzei, Cephalaria hakkiarica, Cephalaria hirsuta, Cephalaria humilis, Cephalaria integrifolia, Cephalaria isaurica, Cephalaria joppensis, Cephalaria juncea, Cephalaria katangensis, Cephalaria kesruanica, Cephalaria kotschyi, Cephalaria laevigata, Cephalaria leucantha, Cephalaria litvinovii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2339532: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Thomas Coulter (1793-1843): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coult.' in the authors string.
Hervé Maurice Burdet (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burdet' in the authors string.