Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Gay ex Besser) K.Bremer & Humphries ex Y.R.Ling
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 11(4): 18 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036660
Common Names
- Oliver's Seriphidium
- Oliver's Seriphid
- Oliver's Seriphidium
Description
Seriphidium oliverianum (also called Oliver's Seriphidium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and narrow, green leaves. It typically grows in dry, arid climates, and is found in forests and other areas with low humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Seriphidium oliverianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Seriphidium oliverianum has yellow flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Seriphidium oliverianum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Seriphidium oliverianum
Seriphidium oliverianum can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and up to North Carolina.
Seriphidium oliverianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Seriphidium oliverianum?
Seriphidium oliverianum
What are the common names of Seriphidium oliverianum?
Common names of Seriphidium oliverianum include Oliver's seriphidium and Oliver's seriphidium shrub
What is the natural habitat of Seriphidium oliverianum?
Seriphidium oliverianum is native to Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Afghanistan
Species in the Seriphidium genus
Seriphidium glaucinum,
Seriphidium tenuisectum,
Seriphidium scotinum,
Seriphidium ramosum,
Seriphidium elongatum,
Seriphidium mongolorum,
Seriphidium nutans,
Seriphidium tecti-mundi,
Seriphidium densiflorum,
Seriphidium lercheanum,
Seriphidium tianschanicum,
Seriphidium santolinum,
Seriphidium amoenum,
Seriphidium vermiculatum,
Seriphidium tauricum,
Seriphidium herba-alba,
Seriphidium oranense,
Seriphidium gurganicum,
Seriphidium stenocephalum,
Seriphidium kaschgaricum,
Seriphidium eremophilum,
Seriphidium turcomanicum,
Seriphidium validum,
Seriphidium thomsonianum,
Seriphidium baldshuanicum,
Seriphidium halophilum,
Seriphidium nigricans,
Seriphidium bicolor,
Seriphidium rhodanthum,
Seriphidium arenicola,
Seriphidium balchanorum,
Seriphidium junceum,
Seriphidium badghysi,
Seriphidium oliverianum,
Seriphidium kasakorum,
Seriphidium czukavinae,
Seriphidium minchunense,
Seriphidium ciniforme,
Seriphidium camelorum,
Seriphidium gracilescens,
Seriphidium vallesiacum,
Seriphidium ifranensis,
Seriphidium aucheri,
Seriphidium fulvellum,
Seriphidium transiliense,
Seriphidium brevifolium,
Seriphidium mogoltavicum,
Seriphidium maritimum,
Seriphidium gypsaceum,
Seriphidium compactum,
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,