Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
odora
ID:
648752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Flora 26: 389 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648084

Common Names

  • Dionysia odora
  • Odora Dionysia
  • Dionysia

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Synonyms

  • Primula straussii Bornm. [unknown]
  • Primula odora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Aretia longiflora Fisch. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Dionysia aucheri Boiss. [unknown]
  • Dionysia sintenisii Stapf ex Bornm. [unknown]
  • Dionysia straussii Bornm. [unknown]
  • Gregoria aucherii Duby [unknown]

Description

Dionysia odora (also called Fragrant Rock Jasmine, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen perennial shrub with small, dark green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to the Caucasus and Iran and is found in rocky, mountainous habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dionysia odora is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers, and can be planted in rock gardens, containers, and borders. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dionysia odora has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black with a white coating. The seedlings are small and have a white coating on the leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dionysia odora is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial plant that can be grown in a sunny or partially shaded position. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or from seed.

Where to Find Dionysia odora

Dionysia odora can be found in Iran.

Dionysia odora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dionysia odora?

Dionysia odora

What is the common name of Dionysia odora?

Fragrant Rock Jasmine

What is the natural habitat of Dionysia odora?

Rocky slopes and cliffs in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Dionysia genus

Dionysia cristagalli, Dionysia tacamahaca, Dionysia viva, Dionysia zetterlundii, Dionysia zschummelii, Dionysia afghanica, Dionysia archibaldii, Dionysia aretioides, Dionysia aubrietioides, Dionysia balsamea, Dionysia bazoftica, Dionysia bornmuelleri, Dionysia bryoides, Dionysia caespitosa, Dionysia curviflora, Dionysia denticulata, Dionysia diapensiifolia, Dionysia esfandiarii, Dionysia freitagii, Dionysia gandzhinae, Dionysia gaubae, Dionysia haussknechtii, Dionysia hedgei, Dionysia hissarica, Dionysia involucrata, Dionysia iranica, Dionysia iranshahrii, Dionysia janthina, Dionysia khatamii, Dionysia khuzistanica, Dionysia kossinskyi, Dionysia lacei, Dionysia lamingtonii, Dionysia leucotricha, Dionysia lindbergii, Dionysia lurorum, Dionysia michauxii, Dionysia microphylla, Dionysia mira, Dionysia mozaffarianii, Dionysia odora, Dionysia oreodoxa, Dionysia paradoxa, Dionysia revoluta, Dionysia rhaptodes, Dionysia saponacea, Dionysia sarvestanica, Dionysia sawyeri, Dionysia tapetodes, Dionysia termeana,

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

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