Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , ser. 2, 6(2): 397 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088365
Common Names
- Ixeris
- Repens
- Ixeris Repens
Synonyms
- Nabalus repens Ledeb. [unknown]
- Ixeris brachyrhyncha (Hayata) Nemoto [unknown]
- Lactuca repens (L.) Benth. ex Maxim. [unknown]
- Chondrilla repens Lam. [unknown]
- Lactuca brachyrhyncha Hayata [unknown]
- Hieracium heterophyllum Retz. [unknown]
- Chorisma repens D.Don [unknown]
- Prenanthes repens L. [unknown]
- Chorisis repens DC. [unknown]
Description
Ixeris repens (also called 'Ixeris', 'Repens', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.2–0.5 m. It is native to the Middle East, specifically Iran, Iraq, and Turkey, and is found in dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ixeris repens is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ixeris repens is a white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ixeris repens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Deadheading is recommended to promote a longer flowering period.
Where to Find Ixeris repens
Ixeris repens is native to East Asia. It can be found in moist, shady areas.
Ixeris repens FAQ
What are the ideal growing conditions for Ixeris repens?
Ixeris repens prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
What is the best way to propagate Ixeris repens?
Ixeris repens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions can be done in late spring or early summer.
What pests and diseases can affect Ixeris repens?
Ixeris repens is generally pest and disease free, but can be susceptible to powdery mildew and rust.
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,