Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
annua
ID:
6283

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 988 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005612



Common Names

  • Annual Marsh Elder
  • Annual Iva
  • Marsh Elder


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Description

Iva annua (also called annual marsh elder, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is commonly found in wet, marshy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Iva annua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other wildlife. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iva annua has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iva annua is a warm-season annual that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, sown in spring after the last frost. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer.

Where to Find Iva annua

Iva annua is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps.

Iva annua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iva annua?

Iva annua

What is the common name of Iva annua?

Annual Marsh Elder

What is the natural habitat of Iva annua?

Wet meadows, marshes, and disturbed areas

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,

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