Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gordonii
ID:
1014135

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
rjp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Pacif. Railr. Rep. Williamson & Abbot, Bot. 6(3; 2): 72 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001013473

Common Names

  • Gordon's Ivesia
  • Ivesia gordonii
  • Gordon's Mouse-Ear

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Description

Ivesia gordonii (also called Gordon's Ivesia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and grassy places, often in calcareous soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ivesia gordonii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin infections, wounds, and burns. It is also used to treat digestive issues and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ivesia gordonii is a white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ivesia gordonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zones 4-8.

Where to Find Ivesia gordonii

Ivesia gordonii can be found in the western United States and Canada, growing in dry woods, meadows, and open hillsides.

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:130787-2: Based on the initial data import