Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aculeolatum
ID:
115749

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Shih

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 31: 544 (1993) (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115078

Common Names

  • Ixeridium Aculeolatum
  • Mountain Ixeridium
  • Mountain Leatherweed

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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.

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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.

Ixeridium aculeolatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixeridium aculeolatum?

Ixeridium aculeolatum

What is the common name of Ixeridium aculeolatum?

Spiny Ixeridium

What is the natural habitat of Ixeridium aculeolatum?

It is native to Japan and is found in rocky grasslands and meadows.

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-76554: Based on the initial data import
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.