Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Hend., M.M.Aung & K.Armstr.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 446: 77 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023231
Common Names
- Iguanura namsabiensis
- Namsabian Iguanura
- Namsabian Star-grass
Description
Iguanura namsabiensis (also called Namsabi Iguanura, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small white flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Iguanura namsabiensis is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a timber tree. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Iguanura namsabiensis is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedling is a small, thin, grass-like plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iguanura namsabiensis is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Iguanura namsabiensis
Iguanura namsabiensis is found in the tropical rainforests of South Africa.
Iguanura namsabiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iguanura namsabiensis?
Iguanura namsabiensis
What is the natural habitat of Iguanura namsabiensis?
Iguanura namsabiensis is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia
What is the growth habit of Iguanura namsabiensis?
Iguanura namsabiensis is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 4 feet
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,