Status:
valid
Authors:
Swenson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 191(3-4): 261 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136220
Common Names
- Ischnea capella
- Capella Ischnea
- Ischnea
Description
Ischnea capellana (also called the Capellan Ischnea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single, erect stem with a few branches and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in moist, shady areas such as meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ischnea capellana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ischnea capellana has small yellow flowers with five petals that are arranged in a star-shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ischnea capellana is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or division and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be kept moist. It is best to plant in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Ischnea capellana
Ischnea capellana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Ischnea capellana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ischnea capellana?
Ischnea capellana
What is the common name of Ischnea capellana?
Hair-Like Ischnea
What is the natural habitat of Ischnea capellana?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
Species in the Ischnea 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,