Description
Ixeridium aculeolatum (also called 'Spiny Ixeridium', among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to the mountains of East Asia. It has yellow flowers with long, narrow leaves and prefers to grow in rocky, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ixeridium aculeolatum is an ornamental plant commonly used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ixeridium aculeolatum is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ixeridium aculeolatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a pot filled with moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate in about two weeks. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a pot filled with moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in about two weeks.
Where to Find Ixeridium aculeolatum
Ixeridium aculeolatum is native to China and can be found growing in the wild in the provinces of Anhui, Gansu, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Henan, Hubei, Jilin, Liaoning, Nei Mongol, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanxi, and Yunnan.