Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
santosii
ID:
1323678

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fontella & Morillo) Morillo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Pittieria 36: 24 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336132

Common Names

  • Ibatia Santosii
  • Santosii Ibatia
  • Ibatia

Searching for Ibatia santosii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Ibatia santosii (also called Santos' 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 santosii 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 santosii has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Ibatia santosii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Ibatia santosii 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 santosii

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

Ibatia santosii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ibatia santosii?

Ibatia santosii

What is the common name of Ibatia santosii?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Ibatia santosii?

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.
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.