Delairea odorata
Cape Ivy, Cape Ivy
Also known as: Delairea scandens Lem. +2 more
- Delairea scandens Lem.
- Senecio mikanioides Otto ex Harv.
- Senecio mikanioides Otto ex Walp.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Delairea odorata (commonly known as Cape ivy) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Asteraceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Bolivia, California, Canary Is., Chatham Is., Colombia, France, Great Britain, Hawaii, Ireland, Italy, Juan Fernández Is., Madeira, Mexico Northwest, New South Wales, New Zealand North, Oregon, Portugal, Sicilia, Spain, Sweden, Tasmania, Uruguay, Venezuela, Victoria