Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Kost.) Pak & Kawano
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Mem. Coll. Sci. Kyoto Imp. Univ., Ser. B, Biol. 15(1-2): 49 (1992): (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138920
Common Names
- Ixeridium
- False Dandelion
- Prairie False Dandelion
Synonyms
- Lactuca subacaulis J.Kost. [unknown]
Description
Ixeridium subacaule (also called Japanese Woodland Oxalis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm in height. It is native to Japan and grows in grassy meadows, woodlands, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ixeridium subacaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ixeridium subacaule has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are green with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ixeridium subacaule can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is suitable for rock gardens. It is best to divide the plant in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ixeridium subacaule
Ixeridium subacaule is native to East Asia and can be found in moist meadows, wetland margins, and disturbed sites.
Ixeridium subacaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixeridium subacaule?
Ixeridium subacaule
What is the common name of Ixeridium subacaule?
Subacaul Ixeridium
What is the natural habitat of Ixeridium subacaule?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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,
References
Jae Hong Pak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pak' in the authors string.