Ichthyothere elliptica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
79772
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 129 (-130), fig (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079101
Common Names
- Elliptic Fishbone
- Fishbone Bush
- Fishbone Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ichthyothere elliptica (also called 'Elliptical Fishbone', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of green leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist to dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ichthyothere elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ichthyothere elliptica has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ichthyothere elliptica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-bloom.
Where to Find Ichthyothere elliptica
Ichthyothere elliptica is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as in the Great Basin and the Rocky Mountains.
Ichthyothere elliptica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ichthyothere elliptica?
Ichthyothere elliptica
What is the common name of Ichthyothere elliptica?
Elliptic Fishbone
What type of plant is Ichthyothere elliptica?
Herbaceous perennial
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-35695: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.