Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spicata
ID:
33667

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forssk.) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 2): 310 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032996



Common Names

  • Ifloga spicata
  • Spiked ifloga
  • Spiked false foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Ifloga spicata spicata [unknown]

Description

Ifloga spicata (also called Spiked Ifloga, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has a woody base and grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ifloga spicata is a drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub that is often used as a groundcover or in rock gardens. It has attractive, silvery-green foliage and produces small, yellow flowers in summer. It is also a popular choice for hedging and topiary.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ifloga spicata sub. spicata
Ifloga spicata sub. albescens Chrtek
Ifloga spicata sub. hadidii (Fayed & Zareh) Greuter
Ifloga spicata sub. labillardierei (Pamp.) Chrtek

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Ifloga spicata is small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ifloga spicata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Ifloga spicata

Ifloga spicata is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Ifloga spicata FAQ

What type of soil does Ifloga spicata prefer?

Ifloga spicata prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

How much water does Ifloga spicata need?

Ifloga spicata needs moderate amounts of water, about once a week.

How much sunlight does Ifloga spicata need?

Ifloga spicata needs full sun to partial shade.

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-13191: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.