Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 323 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058695
Common Names
- Nidorella foetida
- Stinking Groundsel
- Stinking Senecio
Synonyms
- Jasonia foetida Cass. [unknown]
- Conyza foetida (L.) Willd. [unknown]
- Solidago retusa Burm.f. [unknown]
- Nidorella foliosa Cass. [unknown]
- Erigeron hyssopifolius Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Nidorella hyssopifolia hyssopifolia [unknown]
- Erigeron foetidus L. [unknown]
- Inula foetida L. [unknown]
- Chrysocoma foetida Lam. [unknown]
- Paniopsis foetida (L.) Raf. [unknown]
- Nidorella hyssopifolia glabrata DC. [unknown]
- Baccharis hyssopifolia E.Mey. ex DC. [unknown]
Description
Nidorella foetida (also called Stinking Nidorella, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. It has a spreading habit, with deeply lobed leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forest edges and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Nidorella foetida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments including fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nidorella foetida has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nidorella foetida is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or from stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Nidorella foetida
Nidorella foetida can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Nidorella foetida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nidorella foetida?
Nidorella foetida
What is the common name of Nidorella foetida?
Stinking Nidorella
What is the habitat of Nidorella foetida?
It is found in dry, open areas, such as deserts, grasslands, and scrublands.
Species in the Nidorella genus
Nidorella varia,
Nidorella resedifolia,
Nidorella linifolia,
Nidorella vernonioides,
Nidorella anomala,
Nidorella hottentotica,
Nidorella undulata,
Nidorella foetida,
Nidorella nobrei,
Nidorella bampsiana,
Nidorella auriculata,
Nidorella chrysocoma,
Nidorella burundiensis,
Nidorella agria,
Nidorella welwitschii,
Nidorella tongensis,
Nidorella pedunculata,
Nidorella zavattarii,
Nidorella spartioides,
Nidorella nordenstamii,
Nidorella umbrosa,
Nidorella aegyptiaca,
Nidorella attenuata,
Nidorella obscura,
Nidorella pinnata,
Nidorella pinnatifida,
Nidorella ulmifolia,
Nidorella ivifolia,
Nidorella podocephala,
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,