Illigera novoguieensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
novoguieensis
ID:
1250957
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kubitzki
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 89: 161 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250295
Common Names
- Novoguieensis
- Illigera
- Mistletoe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Illigera novoguieensis (also called Novoguie Illigera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Illigera novoguieensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomach ache, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Illigera novoguieensis has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Illigera novoguieensis is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Illigera novoguieensis
Illigera novoguieensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Illigera novoguieensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Illigera novoguieensis?
Illigera novoguieensis
What is the common name of Illigera novoguieensis?
Novoguie Illigera
What is the natural habitat of Illigera novoguieensis?
It is native to South America, where it grows in moist forests and thickets.
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
Klaus Kubitzki (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kubitzki' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:430841-1: Based on the initial data import