Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
viscosus
ID:
1272085

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aiton) Griseb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Gent. : 129 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271423

Common Names

  • Ixanthus viscosus
  • Viscous Ixanthus
  • Viscous Starfruit

Searching for Ixanthus viscosus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Uses & Benefits

Ixanthus viscosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixanthus viscosus has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Ixanthus viscosus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Ixanthus viscosus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Ixanthus viscosus

Ixanthus viscosus is native to India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist, shady areas.

Ixanthus viscosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixanthus viscosus?

Ixanthus viscosus

What is the common name of Ixanthus viscosus?

Viscous Ixanthus

What is the natural range of Ixanthus viscosus?

Eastern North America

Species in the Ixanthus genus

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:369701-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.