Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) Sond.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25 1853 [Apr 1853]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018268
Common Names
- Ixiochlamys Cuneifolia
- Cuneifolia Ixiochlamys
- Cuneifolia False Chamomile
Description
Ixiochlamys cuneifolia (also called Wedge-leaved Ixiochlamys, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of green, lobed leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It is found in dry, rocky areas and on cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Ixiochlamys cuneifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, stomach ailments, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ixiochlamys cuneifolia is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ixiochlamys cuneifolia is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is a slow process.
Where to Find Ixiochlamys cuneifolia
Ixiochlamys cuneifolia is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas, often near streams or rivers.
Ixiochlamys cuneifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixiochlamys cuneifolia?
Ixiochlamys cuneifolia
What is the common name of Ixiochlamys cuneifolia?
Cuneifolia Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Ixiochlamys cuneifolia?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Ixiochlamys genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,