Status:
valid
Authors:
Lem.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 1: 380 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069201
Common Names
- Delairea Odorata
- Cape Ivy
- German Ivy
Synonyms
- Senecio mikanioides Otto [unknown]
- Senecio scandens DC. [unknown]
- Senecio mikanioides Otto ex Walp. [unknown]
- Senecio mikanioides Otto ex Harv. [unknown]
- Delairea scandens Lem. [unknown]
Description
Delairea odorata (also called 'Cape Ivy', among many other common names) is an evergreen climber native to South Africa. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and grows in coastal regions and rocky cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Delairea odorata is an evergreen ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and produces white flowers. It is also used to attract bees and other beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delairea odorata has daisy-like yellow flowers with white petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are greyish-green and covered with fine hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Delairea odorata is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Delairea odorata
Delairea odorata is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the coastal areas of the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Delairea odorata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delairea odorata?
Delairea odorata
What is the common name of Delairea odorata?
Cape Ivy
What is the natural habitat of Delairea odorata?
Coastal cliffs and rocky outcrops
Species in the Delairea genus
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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,
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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,