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
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.
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 Ischnea genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,