Status:
valid
Authors:
(Humbert) S.Ortiz
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 31(2): 429 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125338
Common Names
- Cloiselia
- Olive-Leaved Cloiselia
- Narrow-Leaved Cloiselia
Description
Cloiselia oleifolia (also called Olive-leaved Cloiselia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Cloiselia oleifolia is used as a medicinal plant, for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cloiselia oleifolia are white, small and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cloiselia oleifolia is a perennial plant native to the mountains of Central America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.
Where to Find Cloiselia oleifolia
Cloiselia oleifolia is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Cloiselia oleifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cloiselia oleifolia?
Cloiselia oleifolia
What type of plant is Cloiselia oleifolia?
It is a shrub
Where is Cloiselia oleifolia found?
It is found in South Africa
Species in the Cloiselia genus
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,