Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
frutescens
ID:
217960

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) W.T.Aiton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 2: 69 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217289

Common Names

  • Ichnocarpus frutescens
  • Snake Vine
  • Snake Plant

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Synonyms

  • Ichnocarpus affinis K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus bantamensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus dasycalyx Miq. [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus frutescens ovatifolius (A.DC.) Deb [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus leptodictyus F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus microcalyx Pit. [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus moluccanus Miq. [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus navesii Rolfe [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus ovatifolius A.DC. [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus oxypetalus Pit. [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus sogerensis Wernham ex S.Moore [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus volubilis Merr. [unknown]
  • Micrechites sinensis Markgr. [unknown]
  • Apocynum crassifolium Salisb. [unknown]
  • Apocynum frutescens L. [unknown]
  • Quirivelia bantamensis (Miq.) F.N.Williams [unknown]
  • Quirivelia frutescens (L.) M.R.Almeida & S.M.Almeida [unknown]
  • Quirivelia zeylanica Poir. [unknown]
  • Springia indica Van Heurck & Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana parviflora Poir. [unknown]
  • Thyrsanthus parviflorus Miers [unknown]
  • Periploca palvalli Dennst. [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus frutescens leptodictyus (F.Muell.) Domin [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus frutescens pubescens Kurz [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus frutescens parvifolia Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus volubilis sogerensis (Wernham ex S.Moore) Markgr. [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus frutescens sogerensis (Wernham ex S.Moore) Markgr. [unknown]
  • Carruthersia daronensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Chonemorpha bantamensis G.Don [unknown]
  • Aganosma affinis G.Don [unknown]
  • Echites affinis Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Echites bantamensis Blume [unknown]
  • Echites caryophyllatus Roth [illegitimate]
  • Echites caryophyllatus Roxb. [illegitimate]
  • Echites caudatus Blanco [illegitimate]
  • Echites caudatus L. [illegitimate]
  • Echites ferrugineus Thunb. [unknown]
  • Echites frutescens Roxb. [unknown]
  • Echites malabaricus Lam. [unknown]
  • Echites trichonemus Zipp. ex Span. [unknown]
  • Gardenia sinensis Lour. ex Gomes [unknown]
  • Gardenia volubilis Lour. [valid]
  • Echites trichonema Zipp. ex Span. [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus frutescens frutescens [unknown]

Description

Ichnocarpus frutescens (also called Ichnocarpus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has a woody stem with small, fragrant, white flowers. It prefers moist, shady soils and can be found in tropical rainforests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ichnocarpus frutescens is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ichnocarpus frutescens has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ichnocarpus frutescens is a perennial, evergreen climber with an upright habit. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ichnocarpus frutescens

Ichnocarpus frutescens is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Ichnocarpus frutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ichnocarpus frutescens?

Ichnocarpus frutescens

What are the common names of Ichnocarpus frutescens?

Fuzzy Ichnocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Ichnocarpus frutescens?

Moist, shady areas

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-102359: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
William Townsend Aiton (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Aiton' in the authors string.