Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
grandifolia
ID:
33652

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 25: 313 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032981

Common Names

  • Ichthyothere grandifolia
  • Grandifolia Ichthyothere
  • Ichthyothere

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Description

Ichthyothere grandifolia (also called Large-leaved Ichthyothere, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Ichthyothere grandifolia has been used as a food source, a medicinal herb for treating digestive problems, and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ichthyothere grandifolia is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ichthyothere grandifolia is a perennial plant that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Ichthyothere grandifolia

Ichthyothere grandifolia is native to the United States and can be found in open prairies and meadows.

Ichthyothere grandifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ichthyothere grandifolia?

Ichthyothere grandifolia

What is the common name of Ichthyothere grandifolia?

Largeleaf ichthyothere

What is the family of Ichthyothere grandifolia?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-131895: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.