Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
iconiensis
ID:
124076

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hub.-Mor.) M.V.Agab. & Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Med-Checkl. 2: 689. 2008 [30 Dec 2008]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123405



Common Names

  • Rhaponticoides iconiensis
  • Rhaponticoides Iconica
  • Rhaponticoides Iconic


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea iconiensis Hub.-Mor. [unknown]

Description

Rhaponticoides iconiensis (also called Ionian Sea Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Asteraceae family. It has small yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is commonly found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Rhaponticoides iconiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhaponticoides iconiensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhaponticoides iconiensis is an easy-to-grow perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Divide the plant in early spring or fall, or sow seeds in spring or summer.

Where to Find Rhaponticoides iconiensis

Rhaponticoides iconiensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Rhaponticoides iconiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhaponticoides iconiensis?

Rhaponticoides iconiensis

What type of plant is Rhaponticoides iconiensis?

It is an evergreen shrub.

Where does Rhaponticoides iconiensis grow?

It grows in dry, rocky soils in the Mediterranean region.

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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
Mariam V. Agababjan (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.V.Agab.' in the authors string.