Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
69872

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lem.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 1: 380 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069201



Common Names

  • Delairea Odorata
  • Cape Ivy
  • German Ivy


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Synonyms

  • Senecio mikanioides Otto [unknown]
  • Senecio scandens DC. [unknown]
  • Senecio mikanioides Otto ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Senecio mikanioides Otto ex Harv. [unknown]
  • Delairea scandens Lem. [unknown]

Description

Delairea odorata (also called 'Cape Ivy', among many other common names) is an evergreen climber native to South Africa. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and grows in coastal regions and rocky cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Delairea odorata is an evergreen ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and produces white flowers. It is also used to attract bees and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delairea odorata has daisy-like yellow flowers with white petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are greyish-green and covered with fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delairea odorata is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Delairea odorata

Delairea odorata is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the coastal areas of the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Delairea odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delairea odorata?

Delairea odorata

What is the common name of Delairea odorata?

Cape Ivy

What is the natural habitat of Delairea odorata?

Coastal cliffs and rocky outcrops

Species in the Delairea 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,

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