Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcephala
ID:
80784

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 346 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080113



Common Names

  • Smallhead Iva
  • Microcephalous Iva
  • Smallhead Marsh-elder


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Description

Iva microcephala (also called 'Smallhead Marsh Elder', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in marshes, wet meadows, and wetland edges.

Uses & Benefits

Iva microcephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iva microcephala is a small, yellow-white daisy-like flower head with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have thin, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iva microcephala can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Iva microcephala

Iva microcephala is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in wet, disturbed areas.

Iva microcephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iva microcephala?

Iva microcephala

What is the common name of Iva microcephala?

Smallhead marsh-elder

What is the natural habitat of Iva microcephala?

It is native to the southeastern United States

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-36678: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.