Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 14: 526 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091320
Common Names
- Korythoglossa
- Ischnea
- Korythoglossa Ischnea
Description
Ischnea korythoglossa (also called Korythoglossa ischnea, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender stem and small, narrow leaves. It is native to the western United States and Mexico and is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ischnea korythoglossa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source for livestock, as well as for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ischnea korythoglossa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ischnea korythoglossa is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early fall and rooted in a potting mix.
Where to Find Ischnea korythoglossa
Ischnea korythoglossa can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
Ischnea korythoglossa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ischnea korythoglossa?
Ischnea korythoglossa
What is the common name of Ischnea korythoglossa?
Korythoglossa Ischnea
What is the natural habitat of Ischnea korythoglossa?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the mountains of California, Nevada, and Utah
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,