Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
annuus
ID:
876092

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killeen & Kirpes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Novon 1: 179 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875427

Common Names

  • Ichnanthus Annuus
  • Annual Ichnanthus
  • Annual Grass

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Description

Ichnanthus annuus (also called Ichnanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub with white flowers and is native to Central America. It grows in wet forests and is found in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.

Uses & Benefits

Ichnanthus annuus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ichnanthus annuus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ichnanthus annuus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Ichnanthus annuus

Ichnanthus annuus is found in the Mediterranean region.

Ichnanthus annuus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ichnanthus annuus?

Ichnanthus annuus

What is the range of Ichnanthus annuus?

Eastern China

What is the habitat of Ichnanthus annuus?

Grasslands and woodlands

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

Timothy John Killeen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killeen' in the authors string.
Christine C. Kirpes (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirpes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304091-2: 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].