Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
glaber
ID:
876145

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raddi) Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 10 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875480

Common Names

  • Glabrous Ichnanthus
  • Glabrous Ichnanthus
  • Glabrous Ichnanthus

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Description

Ichnanthus glaber (also called Glabrous 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 glaber is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments, digestive problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ichnanthus glaber 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 glaber 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 glaber

Ichnanthus glaber can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Ichnanthus glaber FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ichnanthus glaber?

Ichnanthus glaber

What type of plant is Ichnanthus glaber?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.

Where is Ichnanthus glaber native to?

It is native to Central America 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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
Giuseppe Raddi (1770-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raddi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77176949-1: 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].