Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
graveolens
ID:
3990

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Exsicc. Genav. Conserv. Bot. Distrib. Fasc. 4: 71 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003319



Common Names

  • Dittrichia Graveolens
  • Stinking Dittrichia
  • Stinking Wormwood


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Synonyms

  • Cupularia graveolens Godr. & Gren. [unknown]
  • Inula quadridentata Lag. [unknown]
  • Conyza minor Bubani [unknown]
  • Jacobaea graveolens (L.) Merino [unknown]
  • Paniopsis graveolens Raf. [unknown]
  • Erigeron graveolens L. [unknown]
  • Solidago graveolens Lam. [unknown]
  • Inula brahuica Boiss. [unknown]
  • Inula graveolens (L.) Desf. [unknown]
  • Pulicaria graveolens Nyn. [unknown]
  • Helenium graveolens (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Conyza graveolens Steud. [unknown]

Description

Dittrichia graveolens (also called Stinking Heliotrope, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single, yellow flower head and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas, often in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Dittrichia graveolens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dittrichia graveolens has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dittrichia graveolens is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and the cuttings should be taken in early summer.

Where to Find Dittrichia graveolens

Dittrichia graveolens is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky areas and canyons.

Dittrichia graveolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dittrichia graveolens?

Dittrichia graveolens

What type of soil does Dittrichia graveolens prefer?

Dittrichia graveolens prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

Where does Dittrichia graveolens grow?

Dittrichia graveolens grows in dry, open woods, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Species in the Dittrichia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-103204: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.