Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ignorata
ID:
128026

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 259 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127355



Common Names

  • Ignorata Kaunia
  • Ignorata Ironweed
  • Ignorata Verbesina


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium ignoratum Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Kaunia ignorata (also called Kaunia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States and Canada. It is a small plant, growing up to 0.6 meters tall, with lance-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers in the summer. It is found in dry, open areas such as prairies, hillsides, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Kaunia ignorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kaunia ignorata is yellow with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kaunia ignorata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Kaunia ignorata

Kaunia ignorata can be found in Europe, primarily in the Mediterranean region.

Kaunia ignorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kaunia ignorata?

Kaunia ignorata

What is the common name of Kaunia ignorata?

Ignorant Kaunia

What is the natural habitat of Kaunia ignorata?

Grassy meadows, pastures, and roadsides

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-88362: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.