Iguanura humilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kiew) C.K.Lim
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 48: 37 (1996 publ. 1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217365
Common Names
- Iguanura humilis
- Humble Iguanura
- Ginger Iguanura
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iguanura humilis (also called 'Low Iguanura', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its short stems and leaves, and its small, white flowers. It grows in wet, marshy areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Iguanura humilis has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iguanura humilis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iguanura humilis is a terrestrial orchid native to Malaysia and Thailand. It prefers a shady, humid environment and can be propagated by division or seed. It requires well-draining soil and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Iguanura humilis
Iguanura humilis is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and scrublands.
Iguanura humilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iguanura humilis?
Iguanura humilis
What is the family of Iguanura humilis?
Araliaceae
What is the native range of Iguanura humilis?
India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
Species in the Iguanura genus
Iguanura ambigua, Iguanura asli, Iguanura belumensis, Iguanura bicornis, Iguanura borneensis, Iguanura chaiana, Iguanura corniculata, Iguanura curvata, Iguanura divergens, Iguanura elegans, Iguanura geonomiformis, Iguanura humilis, Iguanura kelantanensis, Iguanura leucocarpa, Iguanura macrostachya, Iguanura melinauensis, Iguanura minor, Iguanura mirabilis, Iguanura myochodoides, Iguanura palmuncula, Iguanura parvula, Iguanura perdana, Iguanura piahensis, Iguanura polymorpha, Iguanura prolifera, Iguanura remotiflora, Iguanura sanderiana, Iguanura speciosa, Iguanura tenuis, Iguanura thalangensis, Iguanura wallichiana, Iguanura cemurung, Iguanura diffusa, Iguanura namsabiensis,
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-102432: Based on the initial data import
Ruth Kiew (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiew' in the authors string.
Chong Keat Lim (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Lim' in the authors string.