Dielsiodoxa oligarrhenoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligarrhenoides
ID:
747053
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Albr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 23: 330 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746386
Common Names
- Oligarrhenoides Dielsiodoxa
- Oligarrhenoides Dielsiodoxa Tree
- Oligarrhenoides Dielsiodoxawood
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- Monotoca oligarrhenoides F.Muell. [valid]
- Styphelia oligarrhenoides F.Muell. [valid]
Description
Dielsiodoxa oligarrhenoides (also called False Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem, with leaves that are linear-lanceolate and have a serrated margin. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dielsiodoxa oligarrhenoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Dielsiodoxa oligarrhenoides flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Dielsiodoxa oligarrhenoides is a small evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be planted in the spring. It can also be propagated by seed, but the seedlings will not flower until the fourth year.
Where to Find Dielsiodoxa oligarrhenoides
Dielsiodoxa oligarrhenoides is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Dielsiodoxa oligarrhenoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dielsiodoxa oligarrhenoides?
Dielsiodoxa oligarrhenoides
What is the common name of Dielsiodoxa oligarrhenoides?
Oligarrhenoides
What is the natural habitat of Dielsiodoxa oligarrhenoides?
It is found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region
Species in the Dielsiodoxa genus
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
David Edward Albrecht (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albr.' in the authors string.