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
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.
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 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,