Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xi. (1876) 78.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121838
Common Names
- Hayes' Iva
- Iva Hayesiana
- Prairie Iva
Description
Iva hayesiana (also called Hayes' marsh elder, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in wet, marshy soils in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides. It has small, oval leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Iva hayesiana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iva hayesiana has white flowers with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iva hayesiana is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently to avoid root rot.
Where to Find Iva hayesiana
Iva hayesiana is native to the United States and can be found in California, Nevada, and Arizona.
Iva hayesiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iva hayesiana?
Iva hayesiana
What is the common name of Iva hayesiana?
Hayes' Iva
What is the natural habitat of Iva hayesiana?
Grassy and rocky slopes
Species in the Iva genus
Iva annua,
Iva cheiranthifolia,
Iva axillaris,
Iva frutescens,
Iva imbricata,
Iva asperifolia,
Iva texensis,
Iva microcephala,
Iva hayesiana,
Iva corbinii,
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,