Species:
chodshamuminensis
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.A.Sharipova
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Fl. Tadzhiksk. S.S.R. 10: 461, 200 (1991) (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073904
Common Names
- Chodshamuminensis
- Chodshamu
- Olgaea
Description
Olgaea chodshamuminensis (also called Chodshamu's Olgaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayan region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a single flower head. It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Olgaea chodshamuminensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olgaea chodshamuminensis is a white, star-shaped disc floret, about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olgaea chodshamuminensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance once established.
Where to Find Olgaea chodshamuminensis
Olgaea chodshamuminensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.
Olgaea chodshamuminensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olgaea chodshamuminensis?
Olgaea chodshamuminensis
What is the natural habitat of Olgaea chodshamuminensis?
It is native to the Middle East.
What are the medicinal uses of Olgaea chodshamuminensis?
It has been used traditionally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems.
Species in the Olgaea genus
Olgaea thomsonii,
Olgaea spinifera,
Olgaea petri-primi,
Olgaea nivea,
Olgaea lomonossowii,
Olgaea chodshamuminensis,
Olgaea vvedenskyi,
Olgaea pectinata,
Olgaea leucophylla,
Olgaea tangutica,
Olgaea lanipes,
Olgaea longifolia,
Olgaea roborowskyi,
Olgaea eriocephala,
Olgaea baldshuanica,
Olgaea laniceps,
Olgaea altaica,
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
B. A. Sharipova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.A.Sharipova' in the authors string.