Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sandsii
ID:
51568

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.N.Hind & R.J.Johns

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 57(3): 698 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050897



Common Names

  • Sands' Ixeridium
  • Sands' False Hawksbeard
  • Sands' Hawkweed


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Description

Ixeridium sandsii (also called Japanese False Dandelion, False Dandelion, and Sands' False Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Japan. It has long, narrow, grass-like leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ixeridium sandsii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixeridium sandsii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, upright stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixeridium sandsii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet, soggy soil. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring.

Where to Find Ixeridium sandsii

Ixeridium sandsii can be found in dry, rocky soils in the western United States and Canada.

Ixeridium sandsii FAQ

What are the common names of Ixeridium sandsii?

Sands' Ixeridium

What is the natural habitat of Ixeridium sandsii?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

What is the scientific classification of Ixeridium sandsii?

Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Asterales; Family: Asteraceae; Genus: Ixeridium; Species: I. sandsii

What are the medicinal uses of Ixeridium sandsii?

None known

What is the optimal soil type for Ixeridium sandsii?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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-149437: Based on the initial data import
David John Nicholas Hind (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.N.Hind' in the authors string.
Robert James Johns (1944-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Johns' in the authors string.