Hedera iberica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iberica
ID:
436213
Status:
valid
Authors:
(McAll.) Ackerf. & J.Wen
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 24: 208 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435545
Common Names
- Hedera iberica
- Iberica Hedera
- Iberian Ivy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Hedera maderensis iberica McAll. [unknown]
Description
Hedera iberica (also called Iberian Ivy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Spain. It has a woody stem and green flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Hedera iberica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make baskets and other crafts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hedera iberica is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hedera iberica can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist soil in the spring and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in the spring and planted in moist soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Hedera iberica
Hedera iberica is native to the Iberian Peninsula.
Hedera iberica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedera iberica?
Hedera iberica
What is the common name of Hedera iberica?
Iberian Ivy
What is the natural habitat of Hedera iberica?
Dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands
Species in the Hedera genus
Hedera iberica, Hedera rhizomatifera, Hedera algeriensis, Hedera azorica, Hedera canariensis, Hedera caucasigena, Hedera colchica, Hedera cypria, Hedera helix, Hedera hibernica, Hedera maderensis, Hedera maroccana, Hedera nepalensis, Hedera pastuchovii, Hedera rhombea, Hedera sinensis, Hedera taurica, Hedera hibernica, Hedera maynensis, Hedera unifolia, Hedera crebrescens, Hedera soroksarensis, Hedera sepulcralis,
Species in the Araliaceae family
Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-248081: Based on the initial data import
Jun Wen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Wen' in the authors string.
Hugh A. McAllister (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McAll.' in the authors string.
Jennifer Ackerfield: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ackerf.' in the authors string.