Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Anderb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5(2): 186 (1985): (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032320
Common Names
- Anthemidifolia Iphiona
- Iphiona
- Anthemidifolia
Description
Iphiona anthemidifolia (also called Anthemidifolia Iphiona, among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in the mountains of Greece. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in the rocky slopes and grasslands of Greece.
Uses & Benefits
Iphiona anthemidifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful flower and is known to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Iphiona anthemidifolia is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iphiona anthemidifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Iphiona anthemidifolia
Iphiona anthemidifolia can be found in the mountains of Turkey.
Iphiona anthemidifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iphiona anthemidifolia?
Iphiona anthemidifolia
What is the common name of Iphiona anthemidifolia?
Anthemidifolia
What is the habitat of Iphiona anthemidifolia?
It is found in dry grasslands and steppes in Europe
Species in the Iphiona genus
Iphiona horrida,
Iphiona senecionoides,
Iphiona grantioides,
Iphiona aucheri,
Iphiona anthemidifolia,
Iphiona teretifolia,
Iphiona arachnoidea,
Iphiona mucronata,
Iphiona pinnatifida,
Iphiona scabra,
Iphiona maris-mortui,
Iphiona retrofracta,
Iphiona phillipsiae,
Iphiona discoidea,
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,