Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
malabarica
ID:
218236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 812 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217565

Common Names

  • Ipsea malabarica
  • Malabarica Ipsea
  • Ipsea's Malabarica

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Synonyms

  • Pachystoma malabaricum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Spathoglottis malabarica (Hook.f.) Pradhan [unknown]

Description

Ipsea malabarica (also called Malabar Ipsea, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to India. It is a small shrub, growing to 1-2 m tall. It is found in moist, shady habitats, often in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ipsea malabarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipsea malabarica has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipsea malabarica is a tropical plant native to India. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining, sandy soil. It requires bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Ipsea malabarica

Ipsea malabarica is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Ipsea malabarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipsea malabarica?

Ipsea malabarica

What is the common name of Ipsea malabarica?

Malabar Ipsea

What is the natural habitat of Ipsea malabarica?

Ipsea malabarica is native to India.

Species in the Ipsea genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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