Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
imbricata
ID:
64475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carol. : 232 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063804



Common Names

  • Iva Imbricata
  • Prairie Sumpweed
  • Marsh Elder


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Synonyms

  • Baillieria caroliniana Spreng. [unknown]
  • Iva integrifolia Banks ex Pursh [unknown]

Description

Iva imbricata (also called Coast Marsh Elder, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with small white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Iva imbricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iva imbricata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a long, narrow cotyledon and a short, thick hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iva imbricata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Iva imbricata

Iva imbricata is native to the eastern United States and is usually found in moist, open areas such as wet meadows and marshes.

Iva imbricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iva imbricata?

Iva imbricata

What is the family of Iva imbricata?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Iva imbricata?

Iva

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-20770: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.