Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathulata
ID:
36428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 68(2-3): 267 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035757



Common Names

  • Spathulate Ischnea
  • Spathulate Ischnea Plant
  • Spatulate Ischnea


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Description

Ischnea spathulata (also called Spathulate Ischnea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and lanceolate leaves with serrated margins. It grows in moist soils, usually in meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ischnea spathulata is used as a source of food and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ischnea spathulata for. digitata J.Kost.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ischnea spathulata is white and has a star-shaped structure. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ischnea spathulata is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed.

Where to Find Ischnea spathulata

Lagenanthus princeps is native to the Caribbean islands and can be found in moist forests.

Ischnea spathulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ischnea spathulata?

Ischnea spathulata

What are the common names of Ischnea spathulata?

Spathulate Ischnea

What is the habitat of Ischnea spathulata?

Ischnea spathulata is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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,