Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) Stebbins
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 75: 50 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077055
Common Names
- Cutleaf Coneflower
- Cut-leaved Coneflower
- Broadleaf Coneflower
Synonyms
- Lactuca prolixa S.Moore [unknown]
Description
Ixeris prolixa (also called long-leaved burweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of narrow, pointed leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ixeris prolixa is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ixeris prolixa is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ixeris prolixa is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Ixeris prolixa
Ixeris prolixa is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.
Ixeris prolixa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixeris prolixa?
Ixeris prolixa
What is the common name of Ixeris prolixa?
Long-leaved Bur-marigold
Where is Ixeris prolixa found?
Ixeris prolixa is found in East Asia
Species in the Ixeris genus
Ixeris polycephala,
Ixeris riparia,
Ixeris japonica,
Ixeris chinensis,
Ixeris chinensis,
Ixeris longirostrata,
Ixeris tapetodes,
Ixeris longirostra,
Ixeris musashensis,
Ixeris stolonifera,
Ixeris retrorsidens,
Ixeris siamensis,
Ixeris prolixa,
Ixeris tamagawaensis,
Ixeris repens,
Ixeris papuana,
Ixeris nakazonei,
Ixeris podlechii,
Ixeris nikoensis,
Ixeris integra,
Ixeris umbellata,
Ixeris sekimotoi,
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,