Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaeum
ID:
83858

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zoll. & Moritzi) Pak & Kawano

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Mem. Coll. Sci. Kyoto Imp. Univ., Ser. B, Biol. 15(1-2): 48 (1992): (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083187

Common Names

  • Pygmy Ixeridium
  • Pygmy Daisy
  • Pygmy False Aster

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Description

Ixeridium pygmaeum (also called Pygmy Ixeridium, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Japan. It has yellow flowers and long, thin leaves. It grows in open grasslands, woodlands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ixeridium pygmaeum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its bright yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixeridium pygmaeum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings have short, thin stems and small, round, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixeridium pygmaeum is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring and should be kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ixeridium pygmaeum

Ixeridium pygmaeum is native to Japan, where it can be found in the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.

Ixeridium pygmaeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixeridium pygmaeum?

Ixeridium pygmaeum

What is the common name of Ixeridium pygmaeum?

Pygmy ixeridium

What is the natural habitat of Ixeridium pygmaeum?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

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

Jae Hong Pak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pak' in the authors string.
Shoichi Kawano (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kawano' in the authors string.
Heinrich Zollinger (1818-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zoll.' in the authors string.
Alexander Moritzi (1806-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moritzi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:972105-1: Based on the initial data import