Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevigatum
ID:
76597

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) C.Shih

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075926

Common Names

  • Ixeridium laevigatum
  • Ixeridium
  • Smooth Ixeridium

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Synonyms

  • Ixeris laevigata (Blume) Yamam. [unknown]
  • Lactuca luzonica S.Vidal [unknown]
  • Crepis laevigata Dumort. [unknown]

Description

Ixeridium laevigatum (also called Smooth Ixeridium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in dry, open areas. Its leaves are opposite, linear, and entire. Its flowers are small, yellow, and clustered in flat-topped inflorescences.

Uses & Benefits

Ixeridium laevigatum is a popular ornamental plant, used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant and is known for its ability to tolerate dry conditions. It has a pleasant scent and is attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ixeridium laevigatum is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixeridium laevigatum is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Ixeridium laevigatum

Ixeridium laevigatum is native to East Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Ixeridium laevigatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixeridium laevigatum?

Ixeridium laevigatum

What type of plant is Ixeridium laevigatum?

Ixeridium laevigatum is an evergreen shrub.

Where is Ixeridium laevigatum native to?

Ixeridium laevigatum is native to East Asia.

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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:972101-1: Based on the initial data import