Status:
valid
Authors:
(Costantin & Gallaud) Klack.
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Candollea 54: 332 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255637
Common Names
- Ischnolepis graminifolia
- Grass-leaved Ischnolepis
- Graminifolia Ischnolepis
Description
Ischnolepis graminifolia (also called Grass-leaved Ischnolepis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It has a spreading habit and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as deserts and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ischnolepis graminifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, coughs, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ischnolepis graminifolia has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ischnolepis graminifolia is a shrub native to Mexico. It is an evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and root them in a moist, well-draining potting mix. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Ischnolepis graminifolia
Ischnolepis graminifolia is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Ischnolepis graminifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ischnolepis graminifolia?
Ischnolepis graminifolia
What is the common name of Ischnolepis graminifolia?
Grass-leaved Ischnolepis
What is the natural habitat of Ischnolepis graminifolia?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Ischnolepis genus
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,