Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.I.Morris) Orchard
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Brunonia 4(2): 194 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067944
Common Names
- Odixia achlaena
- Achlaena Odixia
- Achlaena False Foxglove
Synonyms
- Ixodia achlaena D.I.Morris [unknown]
Description
Odixia achlaena (also called Achlaena, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Japan. It has a single, erect stem with small, linear leaves. It grows in moist, sunny areas such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Odixia achlaena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for bees and other pollinators, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Odixia achlaena has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Odixia achlaena is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted and are ready to be transplanted.
Where to Find Odixia achlaena
Odixia achlaena can be found in dry open woodlands and grasslands in the Mediterranean region.
Odixia achlaena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Odixia achlaena?
Odixia achlaena
What type of plant is Odixia achlaena?
Odixia achlaena is an evergreen shrub.
Where is Odixia achlaena native to?
Odixia achlaena is native to South America.
Species in the Odixia genus
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,