Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
schreiteri
ID:
1323679

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

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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.

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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 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.
Teodore Meyer (1910-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Mey.' in the authors string.