Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
fontana
ID:
1329704

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Saville & Krings) Morillo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2015-22: 2 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342158

Common Names

  • Ibatia fontana
  • Fontana Ibatia
  • Fontana Ibat

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Description

Ibatia fontana (also called 'Ibatia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ibatia fontana is used in traditional medicine for its diuretic and laxative effects, as well as for treating liver and gallbladder problems. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves can be boiled and eaten like spinach.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ibatia fontana has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings have a single pair of opposite, elliptic-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ibatia fontana is a perennial herb with a rhizomatous root system. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Ibatia fontana

Ibatia fontana can be found in Colombia.

Ibatia fontana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ibatia fontana?

Ibatia fontana

What is the common name of Ibatia fontana?

Fountain Ibatia

What is the natural habitat of Ibatia fontana?

Tropical moist montane forests

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

Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.
Alexander Krings (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krings' in the authors string.
Amanda C. Saville: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saville' in the authors string.