Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roem. & Schult.) Döll
Source:
wcs
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 2(2): 287 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875491
Common Names
- Ichnanthus hoffmannseggii
- Hoffmannsegg's Ichnanthus
- Hoffmannsegg's Grass
Description
Ichnanthus hoffmannseggii (also called Hoffmannsegg's 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 hoffmannseggii 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 hoffmannseggii is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ichnanthus hoffmannseggii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Ichnanthus hoffmannseggii
Ichnanthus hoffmannseggii can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Ichnanthus hoffmannseggii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ichnanthus hoffmannseggii?
Ichnanthus hoffmannseggii
What type of plant is Ichnanthus hoffmannseggii?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Ichnanthus hoffmannseggii 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:405712-1: 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].