Status:
valid
Authors:
Gardner
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
Field & Gardn. Sert. Pl. t. 8.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069629
Common Names
- Ichthyothere
- Tropical Willowherb
- Tropical Willowweed
Synonyms
- Ichthyothere suffruticosa suffruticosa [unknown]
Description
Ichthyothere suffruticosa (also called Ichthyothere suffruticosum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It grows in open or disturbed areas such as roadsides, pastures, and forests. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Ichthyothere suffruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ichthyothere suffruticosa are yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ichthyothere suffruticosa is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Ichthyothere suffruticosa
Ichthyothere suffruticosa is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Ichthyothere suffruticosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ichthyothere suffruticosa?
Ichthyothere suffruticosa
What is the common name of Ichthyothere suffruticosa?
Fishbone bush
What is the natural habitat of Ichthyothere suffruticosa?
Dry, open woodlands and grasslands
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,