Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Kitag.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
M. Kitagawa in Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 48. 1934 113 1934
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008430
Common Names
- Ixeris chinensis
- Chinese Ixeris
- Chinese Starwort
Description
Ixeris chinensis (also called Chinese Woodland Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5m tall. It has white flowers and is native to East Asia. It is found in open areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ixeris chinensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to any garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ixeris chinensis is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and has a diameter of about 0.5 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ixeris chinensis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring.
Where to Find Ixeris chinensis
Ixeris chinensis can be found in East Asia, from China to Japan.
Ixeris chinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixeris chinensis?
Ixeris chinensis
What is the common name of Ixeris chinensis?
Chinese Ixeris
What is the natural habitat of Ixeris chinensis?
It is native to East Asia.
Species in the Ixeris genus
Ixeris polycephala,
Ixeris riparia,
Ixeris japonica,
Ixeris chinensis,
Ixeris chinensis,
Ixeris longirostrata,
Ixeris tapetodes,
Ixeris longirostra,
Ixeris musashensis,
Ixeris stolonifera,
Ixeris retrorsidens,
Ixeris siamensis,
Ixeris prolixa,
Ixeris tamagawaensis,
Ixeris repens,
Ixeris papuana,
Ixeris nakazonei,
Ixeris podlechii,
Ixeris nikoensis,
Ixeris integra,
Ixeris umbellata,
Ixeris sekimotoi,
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,