Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
adpressus
ID:
1305253

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Silva & R.P.Oliveira

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 104: 22 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317707

Common Names

  • Ichnanthus adpressus
  • Adpressus Ichnanthus
  • Adpressus Star Orchid

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Description

Ichnanthus adpressus (also called Adpressus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil. It typically grows in dry forests and woodlands, as well as in disturbed areas. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, with a pointed tip and entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Ichnanthus adpressus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ichnanthus adpressus is a yellow-orange color with a tubular shape. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single seed leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ichnanthus adpressus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Ichnanthus adpressus

Ichnanthus adpressus is found in Brazil.

Ichnanthus adpressus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ichnanthus adpressus?

Ichnanthus adpressus

What is the common name of Ichnanthus adpressus?

Adpressed Ichnanthus

What is the natural habitat of Ichnanthus adpressus?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Reyjane Patricia de Oliveira (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.P.Oliveira' in the authors string.
Christian Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Silva' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77129841-1: 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].