Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elachoglossa
ID:
92832

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. Victoria , n.s., 1(2): 13 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092161



Common Names

  • Ischnea
  • Elachoglossa Ischnea
  • Ischnea elachoglossa


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Synonyms

  • Ischnea spathulata spathulata [unknown]
  • Ischnea elachoglossa elachoglossa [unknown]

Description

Ischnea elachoglossa (also called Slender-tongued Ischnea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and its toothed leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ischnea elachoglossa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ischnea elachoglossa for. nana J.Kost.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ischnea elachoglossa is a small, white, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, gray-brown, and have a papery texture. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ischnea elachoglossa is a species of flowering plant native to the western United States. It is a low-growing, clump-forming plant with small, yellow flowers. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established. It is also deer-resistant.

Where to Find Ischnea elachoglossa

Ischnea elachoglossa is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils in the Great Basin region.

Ischnea elachoglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ischnea elachoglossa?

Ischnea elachoglossa

What is the natural habitat of Ischnea elachoglossa?

Dry, sandy or rocky soils

What is the flowering season of Ischnea elachoglossa?

April to June

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