Ibatia rusbyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rusbyi
ID:
1323708
Status:
valid
Authors:
Morillo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Pittieria 37: 122 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336162
Common Names
- Ibatia rusbyi
- Rusby's Ibatia
- Rusby's Ironwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ibatia rusbyi (also called Rusby's Ibatia, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It has a woody stem and grows in tropical deciduous forests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ibatia rusbyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ibatia rusbyi has small, white flowers with 5 petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are dark brown and round, with a diameter of about 1.5 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Ibatia rusbyi can be done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once rooted, the cuttings should be transplanted into individual containers.
Where to Find Ibatia rusbyi
Ibatia rusbyi can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.
Ibatia rusbyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ibatia rusbyi?
Ibatia rusbyi
What type of plant is Ibatia rusbyi?
Tree
Where is Ibatia rusbyi native to?
Costa Rica
Species in the Ibatia genus
Ibatia maritima, Ibatia ciliata, Ibatia lanosa, Ibatia mollis, Ibatia aristeguietae, Ibatia boliviensis, Ibatia cordata, Ibatia demuneri, Ibatia ganglinosa, Ibatia morilloana, Ibatia pacifica, Ibatia santosii, Ibatia schreiteri, Ibatia venturii, Ibatia elliptica, Ibatia fiebrigii, Ibatia friesii, Ibatia harleyi, Ibatia laciniata, Ibatia nigra, Ibatia rusbyi, Ibatia woodii, Ibatia cumanensis, Ibatia dugandii, Ibatia fontana, Ibatia rubra,
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77129425-1: Based on the initial data import