Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Joubert & Venter
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 160: 355 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743660
Common Names
- Cryptolepis
- Ibayana
- Ibayana Root
Description
Cryptolepis ibayana (also called Ibayana Cryptolepis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height. It grows in grasslands, forests, and meadows at elevations of up to 2,800 m.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptolepis ibayana is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cryptolepis ibayana has small yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cryptolepis ibayana is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division in the spring.
Where to Find Cryptolepis ibayana
Cryptolepis ibayana is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Bataan and Zambales.
Cryptolepis ibayana FAQ
What type of plant is Cryptolepis ibayana?
Cryptolepis ibayana is a flowering plant.
What is the typical height of Cryptolepis ibayana?
Cryptolepis ibayana typically grows to a height of about 20-30 cm.
What is the typical lifespan of Cryptolepis ibayana?
Cryptolepis ibayana typically has a lifespan of 1-2 years.
Species in the Cryptolepis genus
Cryptolepis africana,
Cryptolepis angolensis,
Cryptolepis apiculata,
Cryptolepis arbuscula,
Cryptolepis baumii,
Cryptolepis brazzaei,
Cryptolepis capensis,
Cryptolepis cryptolepioides,
Cryptolepis decidua,
Cryptolepis delagoensis,
Cryptolepis dubia,
Cryptolepis eburnea,
Cryptolepis gillettii,
Cryptolepis gossweileri,
Cryptolepis grandiflora,
Cryptolepis hensii,
Cryptolepis hypoglauca,
Cryptolepis intricata,
Cryptolepis javanica,
Cryptolepis laurentii,
Cryptolepis macrophylla,
Cryptolepis microphylla,
Cryptolepis migiurtina,
Cryptolepis nugaalensis,
Cryptolepis oblongifolia,
Cryptolepis obtusa,
Cryptolepis orbicularis,
Cryptolepis pendulina,
Cryptolepis producta,
Cryptolepis ruspolii,
Cryptolepis sanguinolenta,
Cryptolepis sinensis,
Cryptolepis sizenandi,
Cryptolepis socotrana,
Cryptolepis somaliensis,
Cryptolepis stefaninii,
Cryptolepis volubilis,
Cryptolepis yemenensis,
Cryptolepis ibayana,
Cryptolepis calophylla,
Cryptolepis nigrescens,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,
References
Lize Joubert: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Joubert' in the authors string.