Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpicola
ID:
78652

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Takeda) Pak & Kawano

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Mem. Coll. Sci. Kyoto Imp. Univ., Ser. B, Biol. 15(1-2): 42 (1992): (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077981



Common Names

  • Alpine Ixeridium
  • Mountain Ixeridium
  • Alpine Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Ixeris alpicola alpicola [unknown]
  • Ixeris alpicola tenuissima Honda [unknown]
  • Ixeris dentata alpicola (Takeda) Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Ixeridium alpicola (also called 'Alpine Ixeridium', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and white flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ixeridium alpicola is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixeridium alpicola has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers, small, dark brown, oval-shaped seeds, and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixeridium alpicola is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in poor soils.

Where to Find Ixeridium alpicola

Ixeridium alpicola is a species of flowering plant found in the Mediterranean region.

Ixeridium alpicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixeridium alpicola?

Ixeridium alpicola

What is the natural habitat of Ixeridium alpicola?

Ixeridium alpicola is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the common uses of Ixeridium alpicola?

Ixeridium alpicola is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source.

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-3459: Based on the initial data import
Jae Hong Pak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pak' in the authors string.
Shoichi Kawano (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kawano' in the authors string.
Hisayoshi Takeda (1883-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Takeda' in the authors string.