Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
72386

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 2(1): 368 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071715



Common Names

  • Iostephane Heterophylla
  • False Nettle
  • False Lantana


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Synonyms

  • Ximenesia cavanillesii Spreng. [unknown]
  • Iostephane heterophylla dicksonii W.M.Sharp [unknown]
  • Iostephane heterophylla heterophylla [unknown]
  • Echinacea heterophylla (Cav.) D.Don [unknown]
  • Brauneria heterophylla (Cav.) A.Lyons [unknown]
  • Coreopsis heterophylla Cav. [unknown]
  • Simsia heterophylla (Cav.) Pers. [unknown]

Description

Iostephane heterophylla (also called Variable-leaved iostephane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of variable-shaped leaves and produces yellow flower heads. It typically grows in dry, rocky, and grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Iostephane heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iostephane heterophylla has small white flowers, with seeds that are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iostephane heterophylla is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Iostephane heterophylla

Iostephane heterophylla is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Oriental.

Iostephane heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iostephane heterophylla?

Iostephane heterophylla

What is the common name of Iostephane heterophylla?

Heterophylla

Where is Iostephane heterophylla found?

Iostephane heterophylla is found in the Mediterranean region.

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-2848: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.