Scholtzia oleosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rye
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 30: 67. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034415
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Scholtzia oleosa (also called Olive Scholtzia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open habitats. The plant has small, linear leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Scholtzia oleosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scholtzia oleosa is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scholtzia oleosa is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings are established.
Where to Find Scholtzia oleosa
Scholtzia oleosa is found in the tropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
Scholtzia oleosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scholtzia oleosa?
Scholtzia oleosa
What is the common name of Scholtzia oleosa?
Oleosa Scholtzia
What is the habitat of Scholtzia oleosa?
Dry, rocky hillsides
Species in the Scholtzia genus
Scholtzia capitata, Scholtzia ciliata, Scholtzia drummondii, Scholtzia eatoniana, Scholtzia laxiflora, Scholtzia obovata, Scholtzia oligandra, Scholtzia parviflora, Scholtzia spathulata, Scholtzia teretifolia, Scholtzia uberiflora, Scholtzia umbellifera, Scholtzia bellairsiorum, Scholtzia halophila, Scholtzia longipedata, Scholtzia multiflora, Scholtzia oleosa, Scholtzia prostrata, Scholtzia quindecim, Scholtzia subsessilis, Scholtzia tenuissima, Scholtzia thinicola, Scholtzia trilocularis, Scholtzia uniovulata, Scholtzia corrugata, Scholtzia brevistylis, Scholtzia calcicola, Scholtzia chapmanii, Scholtzia cordata, Scholtzia inaequalis, Scholtzia laciniata, Scholtzia peltigera, Scholtzia pentamera, Scholtzia recurva, Scholtzia truncata, Scholtzia uniflora, Scholtzia kalbarri,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,