Status:
valid
Authors:
Malme
Source:
gcc
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 24A, n.° 8: 39, fig. 9 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086672
Common Names
- Cordate Ichthyothere
- Cordate Fish-poison
- Cordate Fish-poison Plant
Description
Ichthyothere cordata (also called Heart-leaved Ichthyothere, Heart-leaved Daisy, and Heart-leaved Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ichthyothere cordata is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ichthyothere cordata has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ichthyothere cordata is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be fertilized in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Ichthyothere cordata
Ichthyothere cordata is native to East Asia and can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Ichthyothere cordata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ichthyothere cordata?
Ichthyothere cordata
What is the common name of Ichthyothere cordata?
Heart-leaved Ichthyothere
Where is Ichthyothere cordata found?
Ichthyothere cordata is found in South America.
Species in the Ichthyothere genus
Ichthyothere latifolia,
Ichthyothere perfoliata,
Ichthyothere macdanielii,
Ichthyothere hirsuta,
Ichthyothere petiolata,
Ichthyothere mollis,
Ichthyothere scandens,
Ichthyothere integrifolia,
Ichthyothere grandifolia,
Ichthyothere connata,
Ichthyothere terminalis,
Ichthyothere linearis,
Ichthyothere rufa,
Ichthyothere suffruticosa,
Ichthyothere palustris,
Ichthyothere garcia-barrigae,
Ichthyothere granvillei,
Ichthyothere elliptica,
Ichthyothere peruviana,
Ichthyothere cordata,
Ichthyothere davidsei,
Ichthyothere cunabi,
Ichthyothere matogrossensis,
Ichthyothere ternifolia,
Ichthyothere pastazensis,
Ichthyothere woodii,
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,