Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pacifica
ID:
1323677

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Krings & Saville) Morillo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Pittieria 36: 23 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336131

Common Names

  • Ibatia Pacifica
  • Pacifica Ibatia
  • Ibatia

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Description

Ibatia pacifica (also called Pacific Ibatia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub, growing in moist, shady areas of tropical rainforests. It has a spreading habit and glossy leaves, and produces small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ibatia pacifica is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as colds, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ibatia pacifica has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ibatia pacifica is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings. The cuttings should be planted in the spring and will bloom in the summer.

Where to Find Ibatia pacifica

Ibatia pacifica can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Ibatia pacifica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ibatia pacifica?

Ibatia pacifica

What is the common name of Ibatia pacifica?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Ibatia pacifica?

Tropical rainforests

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.