Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
29600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 1: 103 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028929

Common Names

  • Onoseris Odorata
  • Fragrant Onoseris
  • Fragrant False Dandelion

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Synonyms

  • Onoseris parva Muschl. [unknown]
  • Cursonia peruviana Nutt. [unknown]
  • Seris odorata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leysera odorata Ruiz & Pav. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Chaetachlaena odorata D.Don [unknown]
  • Onoseris longipedicellata Muschl. [unknown]

Description

Onoseris odorata (also called Fragrant Onoseris, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Onoseris odorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees, and its leaves can be used as a natural mulch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onoseris odorata is yellow and has a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onoseris odorata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a wide range of soils and climates. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 10-15 cm in length. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Onoseris odorata

Onoseris odorata can be found in the deserts of North America, including parts of the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Onoseris odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onoseris odorata?

Onoseris odorata

What is the common name of Onoseris odorata?

Fragrant Onoseris

What is the natural habitat of Onoseris odorata?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed habitats in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia

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-127956: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.