Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
filicifolia
ID:
3732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunlop

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 2(3): 248 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003061



Common Names

  • Ixiochlamys filicifolia
  • Filicifolia Ixiochlamys
  • Ixiochlamys


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Description

Ixiochlamys filicifolia (also called 'Fern-leaved Ixiochlamys', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ixiochlamys filicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixiochlamys filicifolia has white flowers, small black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixiochlamys filicifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in the fall. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Ixiochlamys filicifolia

Ixiochlamys filicifolia can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Ixiochlamys filicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixiochlamys filicifolia?

Ixiochlamys filicifolia

What is the common name of Ixiochlamys filicifolia?

Fern-leaved Ixiochlamys

What type of plant is Ixiochlamys filicifolia?

Perennial herb

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-102954: Based on the initial data import
Clyde Dunlop (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunlop' in the authors string.