Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
33682

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 47: 409 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033011



Common Names

  • Iltisia repens
  • Creeping iltisia
  • Creeping false foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Microspermum repens (S.F.Blake) L.O.Williams [unknown]

Description

Iltisia repens (also called Creeping Iltisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody base and grows to a height of up to 40 cm. It is found in rocky grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Iltisia repens 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Iltisia repens 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

Iltisia repens 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 Iltisia repens

Iltisia repens is native to Central and South America, as well as parts of the Caribbean.

Iltisia repens FAQ

What type of soil does Iltisia repens prefer?

Iltisia repens prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

How much water does Iltisia repens need?

Iltisia repens needs moderate amounts of water, about once a week.

How much sunlight does Iltisia repens need?

Iltisia repens needs full sun to partial shade.

Species in the Iltisia genus

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-131925: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.