Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graveolens
ID:
34963

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier i. (1893) 88; et in Engl. & P

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034292



Common Names

  • Stinking Roger
  • Stinking Roger Daisy
  • Stinking Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Senecio cacteaeformis Klatt [unknown]

Description

Othonna graveolens (also called 'Gravelly Othonna', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils, and in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna graveolens is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Othonna graveolens is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna graveolens is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. The seed should be sown in spring or autumn and lightly covered with soil.

Where to Find Othonna graveolens

Othonna graveolens can be found in South Africa.

Othonna graveolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Othonna graveolens?

Othonna graveolens

What type of plant is Othonna graveolens?

A succulent

What is the natural habitat of Othonna graveolens?

Dry, rocky slopes in South Africa

Species in the Othonna genus

Othonna intermedia, Othonna furcata, Othonna purpurascens, Othonna ovalifolia, Othonna pachypoda, Othonna hallii, Othonna perfoliata, Othonna abrotanifolia, Othonna othonnites, Othonna burttii, Othonna parviflora, Othonna retrorsa, Othonna pavelkae, Othonna leptodactyla, Othonna cremnophila, Othonna filicaulis, Othonna natalensis, Othonna chromochaeta, Othonna eriocarpa, Othonna quinqueradiata, Othonna pavonia, Othonna cakilefolia, Othonna incisa, Othonna osteospermoides, Othonna quinquedentata, Othonna lasiocarpa, Othonna euphorbioides, Othonna lingua, Othonna bulbosa, Othonna trinervia, Othonna digitata, Othonna herrei, Othonna gypsicola, Othonna graveolens, Othonna wrinkleana, Othonna retrofracta, Othonna triplinervia, Othonna lobata, Othonna zeyheri, Othonna cyclophylla, Othonna humilis, Othonna primulina, Othonna ciliata, Othonna oleracea, Othonna spinescens, Othonna dentata, Othonna viminea, Othonna brandbergensis, Othonna retrofracta, Othonna petiolaris,

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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