Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angusta
ID:
2244

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.A.Wakef.) Orchard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Brunonia 4(2): 194 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001573

Common Names

  • Narrow-leaved Odixia
  • Narrow-leaved Daisy
  • Narrow-leaved Fleabane

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Synonyms

  • Ixodia angusta (N.A.Wakef.) N.T.Burb. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum angustum N.A.Wakef. [unknown]

Description

Odixia angusta (also called narrow-leaved odixia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves with narrow, linear lobes. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Odixia angusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Odixia angusta is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odixia angusta is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Odixia angusta

Odixia angusta is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Odixia angusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odixia angusta?

Odixia angusta

What is the common name of Odixia angusta?

Narrow-leaved Odixia

What is the natural habitat of Odixia angusta?

Odixia angusta is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-101516: Based on the initial data import
Norman Arthur Wakefield (1918-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.A.Wakef.' in the authors string.
Anthony Edward Orchard (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orchard' in the authors string.