Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
musashensis
ID:
27030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino & Hisauti

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 1935, xi. 43.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026359



Common Names

  • Ixeris musashensis
  • Musashino false dandelion
  • Musashino hawkweed


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Description

Ixeris musashensis (also called Japanese Woodland Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Japan. It has a thin, branching stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady, and rocky soils in woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ixeris musashensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixeris musashensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disk. The seedlings are small, with linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixeris musashensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Ixeris musashensis

Ixeris musashensis is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Ixeris musashensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixeris musashensis?

Ixeris musashensis

What type of plant is Ixeris musashensis?

Ixeris musashensis is an herb.

Where is Ixeris musashensis native to?

Ixeris musashensis is native to East Asia.

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-125470: Based on the initial data import
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Kiyotaka Hisauti (1884-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hisauti' in the authors string.