Status:
valid
Authors:
(Forssk.) Asch. & Schweinf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Égypte 2: 86. 1887 [10 Feb 1887] ; preprint
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076430
Common Names
- Mucronate Iphiona
- Mucronate False-Senecio
- Mucronate Ragwort
Description
Iphiona mucronata (also called 'Mucronate Iphiona', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has deeply lobed leaves and small white flowers. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Iphiona mucronata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to attract beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iphiona mucronata has small, white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iphiona mucronata is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil. Division should be done in late summer or early fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil. Water regularly until the plant is established.
Where to Find Iphiona mucronata
Iphiona mucronata can be found in the western United States, from California to Wyoming and Montana.
Iphiona mucronata FAQ
What are the benefits of Iphiona mucronata?
Iphiona mucronata is an attractive perennial that provides year-round color and texture to the landscape. It is also drought-tolerant and can be used as a windbreak or privacy screen.
What is the ideal growing environment for Iphiona mucronata?
Iphiona mucronata prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.
How should Iphiona mucronata be cared for?
Iphiona mucronata should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. Pruning should be done in the late winter or early spring to promote new growth.
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,