Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riparia
ID:
2836

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kerr) Stebbins

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 75: 51 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002165



Common Names

  • Ixeris riparia
  • Riparia Ixeris
  • Ixeris Riparia


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Synonyms

  • Lactuca riparia Kerr [unknown]

Description

Ixeris riparia (also called Riverbank False Hawkbit, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist habitats, such as riverbanks and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ixeris riparia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixeris riparia has small, white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixeris riparia is a perennial herb native to Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, Ixeris riparia is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Ixeris riparia

Ixeris riparia is native to Japan and can be found in moist, wooded areas. It is most commonly found in the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.

Ixeris riparia FAQ

What is the growth rate of Ixeris riparia?

Ixeris riparia is a fast-growing plant, with an average growth rate of about 12 inches per year.

What type of soil does Ixeris riparia prefer?

Ixeris riparia prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5.

What type of climate does Ixeris riparia prefer?

Ixeris riparia prefers a warm, dry climate with temperatures ranging from 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

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-102082: Based on the initial data import
G. Ledyard Stebbins (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stebbins' in the authors string.
Arthur Francis George Kerr (1877-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kerr' in the authors string.