Ixeris polycephala
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: ixeris
Plant ID (slug): ixeris-polycephala
Numeric ID: 21808
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Ixeris polycephala is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - Himalayas to China, Japan and Korea.
Habitats
Bog Garden; Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves and young stems - cooked[105, 177].
Medicinal Uses
Febrifuge Parasiticide The juice of the plant is used in the treatment of fevers[272]. A paste made from the flower heads is applied to the skin in the treatment of scabies[272].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Ixeris polycephala
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