Itaya amicorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.E.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Principes 16: 87 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218111
Common Names
- Itaya amicorum
- Itaya amicorum
- Itaya amicorum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Itaya amicorum (also called Friend's Itaya, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base, native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in forests, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Itaya amicorum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as a food source and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Itaya amicorum has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Itaya amicorum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Itaya amicorum
Itaya amicorum can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Itaya amicorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Itaya amicorum?
Itaya amicorum
What is the natural habitat of Itaya amicorum?
It is native to tropical Africa.
What are the uses of Itaya amicorum?
It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Species in the Itaya genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-103167: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.