Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycephala
ID:
1475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 24: 50 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000804



Common Names

  • Polycephala Ixeris
  • Polycephala Hawkweed
  • Polycephala Tarweed


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Synonyms

  • Ixeris fontinalis DC. [unknown]
  • Chondrilla tenuis Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Chondrilla longifolia Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Ixeris polycephala dissecta (Makino) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Ixeris matsumurae matsumurae [unknown]
  • Lactuca polycephala Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Ixeris polycephala polycephala [unknown]
  • Ixeris polycephala polycephala [unknown]
  • Lactuca matsumurae matsumurae [unknown]
  • Lactuca polycephala (Cass.) Benth. [deprecated]
  • Ixeris polycephala dissecta (Makino) Nakai [unknown]
  • Chondrilla fontinalis Wall. [unknown]
  • Lactuca biauriculata H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Ixeris matsumurae Nakai [unknown]
  • Lactuca matsumurae dissecta Makino [unknown]
  • Lactuca matsumurae Makino [unknown]
  • Ixeris dissecta (Makino) C.Shih [unknown]
  • Crepis bonii Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Ixeris polycephala (also called Chinese Plume Flower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ixeris polycephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixeris polycephala has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixeris polycephala is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Ixeris polycephala

Ixeris polycephala is native to East Asia and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Ixeris polycephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixeris polycephala?

Ixeris polycephala

What is the common name of Ixeris polycephala?

Polycephala

What is the natural habitat of Ixeris polycephala?

Grassy areas and open woodlands

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-100766: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.