Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bibracteata
ID:
729828

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gardner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 1: 184 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729161

Common Names

  • Ildefonsia bibracteata
  • Bibracteate Ildefonsia
  • Bibracteate False Coral

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Description

Ildefonsia bibracteata (also called Ildefonsia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It has yellow-green flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ildefonsia bibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ildefonsia bibracteata has small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ildefonsia bibracteata is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ildefonsia bibracteata

Ildefonsia bibracteata is native to Central and South America, particularly in Colombia and Ecuador.

Ildefonsia bibracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ildefonsia bibracteata?

Ildefonsia bibracteata

What type of plant is Ildefonsia bibracteata?

It is a flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Ildefonsia bibracteata?

It is native to the Canary Islands

Species in the Ildefonsia genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:803942-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].