Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frutescens
ID:
45291

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 989 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044620



Common Names

  • Iva frutescens
  • Bushy Marsh Elder
  • Bushy Iva


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Description

Iva frutescens (also called Marsh Elder, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States and Canada. It has a woody base and grows to a height of 4-6 feet. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Iva frutescens has a variety of uses, including as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Iva frutescens sub. oraria (Bartlett) R.C.Jacks.
Iva frutescens sub. frutescens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iva frutescens is white and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, black and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iva frutescens is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a rooting medium. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Iva frutescens

Iva frutescens can be found in the eastern and southern United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Iva frutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iva frutescens?

Iva frutescens

What is the common name of Iva frutescens?

Marsh elder

What type of plant is Iva frutescens?

Shrub

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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