Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mucidum
ID:
89426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Webbia 24(1): 86 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088755

Common Names

  • Oritrophium
  • Mucid Oritrophium
  • Mucid Rayless Goldenrod

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Description

Oritrophium mucidum (also called Mucid oritrophium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers and grows in dry, sunny habitats. It is found in the mountains of the Apennines and the Alps.

Uses & Benefits

Oritrophium mucidum is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oritrophium mucidum is white and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown oval with a smooth surface. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves with long, thin petioles.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oritrophium mucidum is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Oritrophium mucidum

Oritrophium mucidum is found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region.

Oritrophium mucidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oritrophium mucidum?

Oritrophium mucidum

What is the common name of Oritrophium mucidum?

Mucid Orache

Where is Oritrophium mucidum native to?

Europe and Asia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-45086: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.