Ixeris stolonifera Creeping lettuce PFAF Plant Database

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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Ixeris stolonifera is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). 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 and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root
Edible Uses:

Leaves[105, 177]. No more details are given. Root[105, 177]. No more details are given.

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

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.

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Plant Propagation

Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a cold frame in spring and only just covering the seed. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division can also be tried in spring or autumn.

Other Names

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Native Range

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

IUCN Red List

Related Plants

Latin Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal
Ixeris chinensis	Perennial	0.0	-	LMH	SN	M	1	0
Ixeris dentata	Perennial	0.5	-	LMH	SN	M	2	0
Ixeris japonica	Perennial	0.2	-	LMH	SN	M	1	0
Ixeris lanceolata	Perennial	0.2	-	LMH	SN	M	2	0
Ixeris polycephala	Biennial	0.3	-	LMH	SN	MWe	1	1
Ixeris repens	Perennial	0.0	-	LMH	SN	M	1	0
Ixeris sonchfolia	Perennial	0.0	-	LMH	SN	M	1	0

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

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Author

A.Gray.

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Readers comment


jane peck	Sun Jul 13 2008

I have grown this plant for about 10 years and it has hung in there and spread moderately. This year, we have had much more rain than usual and the temperatures have been hot earlier than usual (? global warming?). As a result, it has turned into a rampant thug. Covering all the small crevice plants on my patio, spreading into the lawn and running amuck amongst smaller less aggressive plants. It looks great in a way and it you had a sight where this would be a plus, it would be a great, easy care ground cover. Otherwise be careful where you plant it , especially if you have warm damp summers. I have spent two days trying to extricate it from my lawn, beds and patio and I know the fight isn't over yet.

Ixeris stolonifera - A.Gray.