Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foetida
ID:
118518

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 49: 385 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117847



Common Names

  • Stinking Simsia
  • Fetid Simsia
  • Simsia Foetida


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Description

Simsia foetida (also called Stinking Simsia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Africa and Asia. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Simsia foetida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Simsia foetida var. panamensis (H.Rob. & Brettell) D.M.Spooner
Simsia foetida var. megacephala (Sch.Bip. ex S.F.Blake) D.M.Spooner
Simsia foetida var. grandiflora (Benth.) D.M.Spooner

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Simsia foetida are yellow and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Simsia foetida is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or by division of the root clump in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Simsia foetida

Simsia foetida is native to the Middle East and can be found in Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.

Simsia foetida FAQ

What are the common names of Simsia foetida?

Common names of Simsia foetida include Stinking Simsia and Stinking Simsia.

What is the natural habitat of Simsia foetida?

Simsia foetida is native to North America and can be found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

What is the growth habit of Simsia foetida?

Simsia foetida is an annual herb with a spreading growth habit.

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-79196: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.