Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odora
ID:
61044

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 339 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060373



Common Names

  • Odora Kleinia
  • Kleinia Daisy
  • Odora Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Kleinia odora A.Berger [unknown]
  • Senecio odorus Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Senecio polychotomus polychotomus [unknown]
  • Senecio forskahlii Baill. [unknown]
  • Senecio anteuphorbium odorus (Forssk.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Cacalia odora Forssk. [unknown]

Description

Kleinia odora (also called 'Stinking Daisy', 'Stink Daisy' and 'Stinking Daisy Bush', among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers with a strong, unpleasant smell. It is found in dry, rocky areas and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Kleinia odora is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin ailments and wounds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kleinia odora has yellow flowers with five petals and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kleinia odora is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by cuttings, seeds, or division. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Kleinia odora

Kleinia odora is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Northern Cape.

Kleinia odora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kleinia odora?

Kleinia odora

What is the family of Kleinia odora?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Kleinia odora?

Grasslands and disturbed areas

Species in the Kleinia 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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