Status:
valid
Authors:
Feinbrun
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Israel J. Bot. 15: 22 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000111744
Common Names
- Maris-Mortui Iphiona
- Iphiona Maris-Mortui
- Maris-Mortui Iphiona Plant
Description
Iphiona maris-mortui (also called Dead Sea Iphion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Middle East. It is typically found in dry, sandy areas near the Dead Sea.
Uses & Benefits
Iphiona maris-mortui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iphiona maris-mortui has small, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. Its seeds are small and oval-shaped, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iphiona maris-mortui is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and salt spray. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Iphiona maris-mortui
Iphiona maris-mortui can be found in the coastal areas of the Mediterranean.
Iphiona maris-mortui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iphiona maris-mortui?
Iphiona maris-mortui
What is the common name of Iphiona maris-mortui?
Dead Sea Iphiona
What is the natural habitat of Iphiona maris-mortui?
Sandy and rocky shores of the Dead Sea
Species in the Iphiona genus
Iphiona horrida,
Iphiona senecionoides,
Iphiona grantioides,
Iphiona aucheri,
Iphiona anthemidifolia,
Iphiona teretifolia,
Iphiona arachnoidea,
Iphiona mucronata,
Iphiona pinnatifida,
Iphiona scabra,
Iphiona maris-mortui,
Iphiona retrofracta,
Iphiona phillipsiae,
Iphiona discoidea,
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,