Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
dasycoleus
ID:
876132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tutin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 72: 337 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875467

Common Names

  • Dasycoleus Ichnanthus
  • Dasycoleus Ichnanthus
  • Dasycoleus Ichnanthus

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Description

Ichnanthus dasycoleus (also called Dasycoleus Ichnanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in mesic and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ichnanthus dasycoleus is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ichnanthus dasycoleus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green plants with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ichnanthus dasycoleus can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the root ball into sections. Replant the sections in separate pots and keep them moist. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. The seeds should germinate in about two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Ichnanthus dasycoleus

Ichnanthus dasycoleus is native to Brazil.

Ichnanthus dasycoleus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ichnanthus dasycoleus?

Ichnanthus dasycoleus

What is the family of Ichnanthus dasycoleus?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Ichnanthus dasycoleus?

Dry, rocky slopes

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

Thomas Gaskell Tutin (1908-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tutin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:127484-2: 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].