Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusillum
ID:
34792

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mattf.) Pak & Kawano

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Mem. Coll. Sci. Kyoto Imp. Univ., Ser. B, Biol. 15(1-2): 47 (1992): (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034121



Common Names

  • Pusillum Ixeridium
  • Ixeridium Pusillum
  • Pusillum Ixeridium


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Synonyms

  • Lactuca pusilla Mattf. [unknown]
  • Ixeris pusilla (Mattf.) Stebbins [unknown]

Description

Ixeridium pusillum (also called Small-Flowered Ixeridium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a single stem, reaching up to 50 cm in height, with white and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, rocky soils in grassland and wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ixeridium pusillum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ixeridium pusillum is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixeridium pusillum is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennial. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ixeridium pusillum

Ixeridium pusillum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas.

Ixeridium pusillum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixeridium pusillum?

Ixeridium pusillum

What is the natural habitat of Ixeridium pusillum?

Grassy habitats of East Asia

What are the common names of Ixeridium pusillum?

Dwarf ixeridium, Dwarf false hawkweed

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

Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:972104-1: Based on the initial data import