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
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.
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 Ionactis 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,