Status:
valid
Authors:
(T.Mey.) Morillo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Pittieria 36: 24 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336133
Common Names
- Ibatia Schreiteri
- Schreiteri Ibatia
- Ibatia
Description
Ibatia schreiteri (also called Schreiter's 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 schreiteri 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 schreiteri has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ibatia schreiteri is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Ibatia schreiteri
Ibatia schreiteri can be found in wet, sandy soils in the southeastern United States.
Ibatia schreiteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ibatia schreiteri?
Ibatia schreiteri
What is the common name of Ibatia schreiteri?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Ibatia schreiteri?
Tropical rainforests
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,