Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
corymbosus
ID:
119252

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) Roque & D.J.N.Hind

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Novon 11(1): 97 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118581



Common Names

  • Corymbosus Fleabane
  • Ianthopappus Corymbosus
  • Corymbosus Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Gochnatia corymbosa Less. [unknown]
  • Onoseris corymbosa Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Actinoseris corymbosa (Less.) Cabrera [unknown]
  • Seris corymbosa Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Ianthopappus corymbosus (also called 'Corymbose Ironweed' and 'Ironweed', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as meadows and fields. It has purple, daisy-like flowers and long, lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ianthopappus corymbosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal medicines and teas. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ianthopappus corymbosus has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ianthopappus corymbosus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be transplanted in the fall.

Where to Find Ianthopappus corymbosus

Ianthopappus corymbosus is native to the Mediterranean region.

Ianthopappus corymbosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ianthopappus corymbosus?

Ianthopappus corymbosus

What is the common name of Ianthopappus corymbosus?

Ianthopappus Corymbosus

What type of plant is Ianthopappus corymbosus?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Ianthopappus genus

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-79902: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
David John Nicholas Hind (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.N.Hind' in the authors string.
Nadia Roque: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roque' in the authors string.