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Iva xanthifolia

Giant Sumpweed

an annual member of the Iva genus in the family Compositae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Genus
Iva
Life cycle
annual
Height
1 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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An infusion or decoction of the plant has been drunk and used as a lotion in the treatment of coughs and influenza[2]. A poultice of the plant has been used in the treatment of boils[2].

Environment

Range
N. America. A casual in Britain[1].
Habitat
Not known
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed -

Cultivation

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We have very little information on this species and do not know its cultivation needs. However, it is likely to succeed in most soils that are not too heavy or wet and will probably prefer a sunny position. The pollen of this species is one of the main causes of hay fever[2].

References

  1. Clapham, Tootin and Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press 1962-00-00

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  2. Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. 1998-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-453-9

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