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
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.
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 Ixeridium genus
Ixeridium parvum,
Ixeridium yunnanense,
Ixeridium kurilense,
Ixeridium sagittarioides,
Ixeridium dentatum,
Ixeridium pusillum,
Ixeridium beauverdianum,
Ixeridium sandsii,
Ixeridium yakuinsulare,
Ixeridium gracile,
Ixeridium transnokoense,
Ixeridium laevigatum,
Ixeridium alpicola,
Ixeridium pygmaeum,
Ixeridium laevigatum,
Ixeridium aculeolatum,
Ixeridium subacaule,
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
Jae Hong Pak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pak' in the authors string.