Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
87660

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Soreng & Spellenb.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 420 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086989



Common Names

  • Elegant Ionactis
  • Ionactis Elegans
  • Elegant Starwort


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Description

Ionactis elegans (also called Elegant Ionactis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves with toothed margins and small yellow flower heads. Native to the Mediterranean, it is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ionactis elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ionactis elegans has white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ionactis elegans is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to North America. It grows best in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ionactis elegans

Ionactis elegans can be found in the southeastern United States, primarily in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.

Ionactis elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ionactis elegans?

Ionactis elegans

What is the common name of Ionactis elegans?

Elegant Daisy

Where is Ionactis elegans native to?

United States

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-43368: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Robert John Soreng (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soreng' in the authors string.
Richard William Spellenberg (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spellenb.' in the authors string.