Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
glabra
ID:
104123

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 25 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000103452



Common Names

  • Odontocline Glabra
  • Smooth Odontocline
  • Smooth False Oat Grass


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Synonyms

  • Senecio swartzii DC. [unknown]
  • Cineraria glabrata Sw. [unknown]
  • Cineraria glabra Sw. [unknown]

Description

Odontocline glabra (also called Smooth Odontocline, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has a gray-green foliage and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in the Great Basin and the Mojave Desert.

Uses & Benefits

Odontocline glabra has been used medicinally to treat skin conditions and as an antiseptic. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontocline glabra has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontocline glabra is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Odontocline glabra

Odontocline glabra is native to South Africa. It can be found in sandy soils, often near the coast.

Odontocline glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontocline glabra?

Odontocline glabra

What is the common name of Odontocline glabra?

Smooth Odontocline

Where is Odontocline glabra native to?

Odontocline glabra is native to South America

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-61: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.