Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbellata
ID:
132002

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mattf.) Stebbins

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131331



Common Names

  • Ixeris Umbellata
  • Umbellate Ixeris
  • Umbellate False Hawkbit


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Synonyms

  • Lactuca umbellata Mattf. [unknown]

Description

Ixeris umbellata (also called 'Umbellate ixeris', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows up to 30 cm tall. It has white flowers and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ixeris umbellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ixeris umbellata is a small, white flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixeris umbellata is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Ixeris umbellata

Ixeris umbellata can be found in the temperate regions of East Asia.

Ixeris umbellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixeris umbellata?

Ixeris umbellata

What is the common name of Ixeris umbellata?

False Hawkbit

What is the family of Ixeris umbellata?

Asteraceae

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

Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
G. Ledyard Stebbins (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stebbins' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:226441-1: Based on the initial data import