Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
81734

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Icon. Sel. Pl. [Delessert] 4: 18, t. 42. 1840 [1839, publ Feb 1840]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081063



Common Names

  • Hymenoxys
  • Prairie Bitterweed
  • Climbing Bitterweed


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Synonyms

  • Picradenia odorata Britton [unknown]
  • Picradenia odorata odorata [unknown]
  • Picradenia odorata odorata [unknown]
  • Picradenia multiflora Greene [unknown]
  • Ptilepida odorata (DC.) Britton [unknown]
  • Hymenoxys multiflora Rydb. [unknown]
  • Actinella odorata A.Gray [unknown]
  • Actinea odorata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cephalophora anthemoides Less. [unknown]
  • Hymenoxys multiflora multiflora [unknown]
  • Phileozera multiflora Buckley [unknown]

Description

Hymenoxys odorata (also called the fragrant hymenoxys, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenoxys odorata 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, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenoxys odorata has yellow-orange flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, wiry stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenoxys odorata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized once a month during the growing season. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant compact and to encourage flowering.

Where to Find Hymenoxys odorata

Hymenoxys odorata is native to the western United States. It can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.

Hymenoxys odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenoxys odorata?

Hymenoxys odorata

What is the common name of Hymenoxys odorata?

Fragrant Hymenoxys

What is the habitat of Hymenoxys odorata?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in open areas

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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