Ichthyothere palustris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palustris
ID:
73114
Status:
valid
Authors:
Malme
Source:
gcc
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 24A, n.° 8: 41, fig. 10 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072443
Common Names
- Marsh Fish-Hook Cactus
- Ichthyothere
- Fish-Hook Cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ichthyothere palustris (also called Marsh Ichthyothere, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows in wet, marshy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ichthyothere palustris has been used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and for its essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ichthyothere palustris has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ichthyothere palustris is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be cultivated in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.
Where to Find Ichthyothere palustris
Ichthyothere palustris is native to Europe and is found in wet meadows and marshes.
Ichthyothere palustris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ichthyothere palustris?
Ichthyothere palustris
What is the family of Ichthyothere palustris?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Ichthyothere palustris?
Marsh Fleabane
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-29195: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.