Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dentatum
ID:
32912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Tzvelev

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxix. 392 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032241



Common Names

  • Ixeridium dentatum
  • Toothed Ixeridium
  • Dentate Ixeridium


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Synonyms

  • Ixeris dentata atropurpurea (Nakai) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Ixeridium dentatum dentatum [unknown]
  • Lactuca dentata dentata [unknown]
  • Ixeris dentata leucantha H.Hara [unknown]
  • Ixeridium dentatum dentatum [unknown]
  • Ixeris dentata dentata [unknown]
  • Ixeris dentata octoradiata Nakai [unknown]
  • Ixeris dentata stolonifera (Kitam.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Lactuca dentata albiflora Makino [unknown]
  • Ixeris dentata lobata Nakai [unknown]

Description

Ixeridium dentatum (also called Toothed Ixeridium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It grows in dry woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ixeridium dentatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ixeridium dentatum sub. kimuranum (Kitam.) Pak & Kawano
Ixeridium dentatum sub. kitayamense (Murata) Pak & Kawano
Ixeridium dentatum sub. nipponicum (Nakai) Pak & Kawano
Ixeridium dentatum sub. dentatum
Ixeridium dentatum sub. shiranense (Kitam.) Pak & Kawano
Ixeridium dentatum sub. ozense (Sugim.) Yonek.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ixeridium dentatum is yellow and has a daisy-like structure. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixeridium dentatum is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate air circulation and space for the plants to grow. Division can be done in the spring or fall by carefully digging up the clumps and dividing them into smaller sections. The divisions should be replanted immediately and watered well.

Where to Find Ixeridium dentatum

Ixeridium dentatum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry and sunny climates such as Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Ixeridium dentatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixeridium dentatum?

Ixeridium dentatum

What is the family of Ixeridium dentatum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Ixeridium dentatum?

Toothed Ixeridium

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-131178: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.