Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracile
ID:
62739

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Pak & Kawano

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Mem. Coll. Sci. Kyoto Imp. Univ., Ser. B, Biol. 15(1-2): 45 (1992): (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062068



Common Names

  • Gracile
  • Ixeridium
  • Slender Ixeridium


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Synonyms

  • Ixeris gracilis (DC.) Stebbins [unknown]
  • Lactuca gracilis DC. [unknown]
  • Chondrilla gracilis Wall. [unknown]
  • Lactuca gracilis gracilis [unknown]
  • Ixeridium gracile (DC.) C.Shih [unknown]

Description

Ixeridium gracile (also called Japanese Woodland Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan and East Asia. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in shady, moist woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Ixeridium gracile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and as a food source for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ixeridium gracile var. khasianum (C.B.Clarke ex Hook.f.) Karthik. & Moorthy

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ixeridium gracile is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixeridium gracile is a perennial plant that is best cultivated in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ixeridium gracile

Ixeridium gracile is native to Japan and can be found in dry grasslands and open areas.

Ixeridium gracile FAQ

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Asteraceae

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-19078: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
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.