Ichthyothere terminalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
terminalis
ID:
54018
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 11: 301 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053347
Common Names
- Terminal Fishbone
- Terminal Fish-bone
- Terminal Ichthyothere
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- Baillieria commelinoides Less. [unknown]
- Torrentia quinquenervis Vell. [unknown]
- Latreillea dicarpa Toro ex Ernst [unknown]
- Eupatorium exacoides G.Don ex Baker [unknown]
- Ichthyothere cearaensis Gardner [unknown]
- Ichthyothere curvifolia Moricand [deprecated]
- Latreillea serrata DC. [unknown]
- Ichthyothere curvifolia Moric [unknown]
- Ichthyothere latifolia Gardner [unknown]
- Ichthyothere terminalis (Spreng.) Malme [unknown]
- Ichthyothere suffruticosa pilosa Aristeg. [unknown]
- Rolandra terminalis Spreng. [unknown]
- Clibadium commelinoides DC. [unknown]
- Latreillea glabrata Benth. [unknown]
- Latreillea integrifolia cynanchoides Sch.Bip. [unknown]
Description
Ichthyothere terminalis (also called fish-bone, among many other common names) is an herbaceous annual with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ichthyothere terminalis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in rock gardens. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ichthyothere terminalis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
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Ichthyothere terminalis is an annual plant that is best grown in full sun. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Ichthyothere terminalis
Ichthyothere terminalis is native to India and can be found in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.
Ichthyothere terminalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ichthyothere terminalis?
Ichthyothere terminalis
What is the natural habitat of Ichthyothere terminalis?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.
What is the flower color of Ichthyothere terminalis?
The flowers are white or pink.
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-151934: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.