Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fistulosa
ID:
11611

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Keil & Stuessy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 6: 273 (-275), fig (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010940



Common Names

  • Fistulose Isocarpha
  • Fistulose Ironweed
  • Fistulose Aster


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Description

Isocarpha fistulosa (also called Hollow-stemmed Isocarpha, among many other common names) is an annual herb of the Asteraceae family. It has white flowers and is native to the Mediterranean. It grows in meadows, pastures and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Isocarpha fistulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isocarpha fistulosa is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isocarpha fistulosa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring. Division of clumps is also possible.

Where to Find Isocarpha fistulosa

Isocarpha fistulosa is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces.

Isocarpha fistulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isocarpha fistulosa?

Isocarpha fistulosa

What is the common name of Isocarpha fistulosa?

African Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Isocarpha fistulosa?

Grassy savannas and woodlands

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

David John Keil (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Keil' in the authors string.
Tod Falor Stuessy (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stuessy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:130409-2: Based on the initial data import