Illigera cava - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cava
ID:
510203
Status:
valid
Authors:
Breteler & Wieringa
Source:
ksu
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Blumea 53: 455 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509535
Common Names
- Illigera Cava
- Cave Illigera
- Cave Illigera Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Illigera cava (also called 'Cave Illigera', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has bright green, ovate leaves that are covered in white spots. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Illigera cava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-tumor properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Illigera cava has yellow flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Illigera cava can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Illigera cava
Illigera cava is found in India.
Illigera cava FAQ
What is the scientific name of Illigera cava?
Illigera cava
Where is Illigera cava native to?
West Africa
What type of plant is Illigera cava?
Evergreen shrub
Species in the Illigera genus
Illigera cava, Illigera appendiculata, Illigera elegans, Illigera gammiei, Illigera megaptera, Illigera pentaphylla, Illigera pierrei, Illigera pulchra, Illigera thorelii, Illigera vespertilio, Illigera villosa, Illigera madagascariensis, Illigera orbiculata, Illigera cordata, Illigera nervosa, Illigera grandiflora, Illigera rhodantha, Illigera glabra, Illigera pseudoparviflora, Illigera brevistaminata, Illigera henryi, Illigera parviflora, Illigera celebica, Illigera luzonensis, Illigera trifoliata, Illigera khasiana, Illigera aromatica, Illigera novoguieensis,
Species in the Hernandiaceae family
Gyrocarpus americanus, Gyrocarpus angustifolius, Gyrocarpus hababensis, Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius, Gyrocarpus mocinoi, Hernandia beninensis, Hernandia bivalvis, Hernandia catalpifolia, Hernandia cordigera, Hernandia cubensis, Hernandia didymantha, Hernandia drakeana, Hernandia guianensis, Hernandia jamaicensis, Hernandia moerenhoutiana, Hernandia nukuhivensis, Hernandia nymphaeifolia, Hernandia obovata, Hernandia olivacea, Hernandia papuana, Hernandia rostrata, Hernandia sonora, Hernandia stenura, Hernandia temarii, Hernandia hammelii, Hernandia voyroni, Hernandia mascarenensis, Hernandia lychnifera, Hernandia wendtii, Hernandia albiflora, Hernandia stokesii, Illigera cava, Illigera appendiculata, Illigera elegans, Illigera gammiei, Illigera megaptera, Illigera pentaphylla, Illigera pierrei, Illigera pulchra, Illigera thorelii, Illigera vespertilio, Illigera villosa, Illigera madagascariensis, Illigera orbiculata, Illigera cordata, Illigera nervosa, Illigera grandiflora, Illigera rhodantha, Illigera glabra, Illigera pseudoparviflora,
References
Franciscus Jozef Breteler (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breteler' in the authors string.
Jan Johannes Wieringa (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wieringa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77093295-1: Based on the initial data import