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
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.
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 Ichnanthus genus
Ichnanthus annuus,
Ichnanthus bambusiflorus,
Ichnanthus breviscrobs,
Ichnanthus calvescens,
Ichnanthus dasycoleus,
Ichnanthus ephemeroblepharis,
Ichnanthus glaber,
Ichnanthus hirtus,
Ichnanthus hoffmannseggii,
Ichnanthus inconstans,
Ichnanthus lancifolius,
Ichnanthus leiocarpus,
Ichnanthus leptophyllus,
Ichnanthus longiglumis,
Ichnanthus mollis,
Ichnanthus nemoralis,
Ichnanthus nemorosus,
Ichnanthus pallens,
Ichnanthus panicoides,
Ichnanthus piresii,
Ichnanthus riedelii,
Ichnanthus ruprechtii,
Ichnanthus tarumanensis,
Ichnanthus tectus,
Ichnanthus tenuis,
Ichnanthus zehntneri,
Ichnanthus longhi-wagnerae,
Ichnanthus adpressus,
Ichnanthus robustus,
Ichnanthus oplismenoides,
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
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].