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
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.
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 Onoseris genus
Onoseris minima,
Onoseris gnaphalioides,
Onoseris cumingii,
Onoseris hyssopifolia,
Onoseris silvatica,
Onoseris linearifolia,
Onoseris cabrerae,
Onoseris chrysactinioides,
Onoseris onoseroides,
Onoseris humboldtiana,
Onoseris odorata,
Onoseris alata,
Onoseris drakeana,
Onoseris weberbaueri,
Onoseris salicifolia,
Onoseris sagittata,
Onoseris speciosa,
Onoseris acerifolia,
Onoseris fraterna,
Onoseris castelnaeana,
Onoseris purpurata,
Onoseris annua,
Onoseris costaricensis,
Onoseris brasiliensis,
Onoseris peruviana,
Onoseris lopezii,
Onoseris albicans,
Onoseris macbridei,
Onoseris amplexicaulis,
Onoseris donnell-smithii,
Onoseris sagittatus,
Onoseris hastata,
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,