Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
odorata
ID:
25621

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 210 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024950

Common Names

  • Barnadesia Odorata
  • Fragrant Barnadesia
  • Fragrant Barnadesia Bush

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Description

Barnadesia odorata (also called 'Fragrant Barnadesia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of up to 60 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Barnadesia odorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barnadesia odorata has yellow flowers, with a single row of yellow petals. Its seeds are small, black in colour and have a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of deeply lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barnadesia odorata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. The plant can be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Barnadesia odorata

Barnadesia odorata is native to South America, and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.

Barnadesia odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barnadesia odorata?

Barnadesia odorata

What is the common name of Barnadesia odorata?

Fragrant Barnadesia

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Asteraceae

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-124101: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.