Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
odora
ID:
96888

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Dunlop

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 3(2): 172 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096217



Common Names

  • Streptoglossa odora
  • Fragrant Streptoglossa
  • Minty Streptoglossa


Searching for Streptoglossa odora? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Pluchea odora F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Streptoglossa odora (also called Fragrant Streptoglossa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white and yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry, rocky areas, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Streptoglossa odora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Streptoglossa odora flowers are yellow, with a single head of ray florets and a central disc of tubular florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves that are deeply lobed.

Searching for Streptoglossa odora? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Streptoglossa odora is a perennial plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Streptoglossa odora

Streptoglossa odora can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Streptoglossa odora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streptoglossa odora?

Streptoglossa odora

What type of plant is Streptoglossa odora?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Streptoglossa odora?

Woodland and meadows

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Clyde Dunlop (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunlop' in the authors string.