Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
longiglumis
ID:
876177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 15: 131 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875512

Common Names

  • Ichnanthus longiglumis
  • Long-spiked Ichnanthus
  • Longspike Ichnanthus

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Description

Ichnanthus longiglumis (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 longiglumis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, inflammation, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ichnanthus longiglumis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ichnanthus longiglumis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil, in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Ichnanthus longiglumis

Ichnanthus longiglumis can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Ichnanthus longiglumis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ichnanthus longiglumis?

Ichnanthus longiglumis

What is the family of Ichnanthus longiglumis?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Ichnanthus longiglumis?

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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:127511-2: 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].