Ixeris — 6 species

Botanical species in the genus Ixeris recorded in the PlantPeers database.

No image available
Edible

Ixeris chinensis

Ixeris chinensis

Family: Asteraceae

Cultivation

We suggest growing it in a sunny position and a well-drained soil. The sub-species I. chinensis versicolor Kitam. is the form that is used for its edible leaves.

Full cultivation guide →
PerennialView Details
No image available
Edible

Ixeris japonica

Ixeris japonica

Family: Asteraceae

Cultivation

We suggest growing it in a sunny position and a well-drained soil.

Full cultivation guide →
PerennialView Details
No image available
Edible

Ixeris lanceolata

Ixeris lanceolata

Family: Asteraceae

Cultivation

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. There is some confusion over the correct name for this species, it is listed as I. lanceolata Chang. in but this species is not found in the Flora of Japan. However, this flora mentions I. lanceolata (Houtt.)

Full cultivation guide →
PerennialView Details
No image available
EdibleMedicinal

Ixeris polycephala

Ixeris polycephala

Family: Asteraceae

Cultivation

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in this country, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of the country. We suggest growing it in a sunny position and a moist or wet soil.

Full cultivation guide →
BiennialView Details
No image available
Edible

Ixeris repens

Ixeris repens

Family: Asteraceae

Cultivation

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in this country, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of the country. We suggest growing it in a sunny position and a well-drained soil. It is probably resistant to maritime exposure.

Full cultivation guide →
PerennialView Details
No image available
Edible

Ixeris stolonifera

Ixeris stolonifera

Family: Asteraceae

Cultivation

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in this country, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of the country. We suggest growing it in a sunny position and a well-drained soil.

Full cultivation guide →
PerennialView Details