Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mollis
ID:
876186

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ekman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 10(17): 20 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875521

Common Names

  • Ichnanthus mollis
  • Soft Ichnanthus
  • Soft-leaved Ichnanthus

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Description

Ichnanthus mollis (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 mollis 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 mollis 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 mollis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It is a drought tolerant plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Ichnanthus mollis

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

Ichnanthus mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ichnanthus mollis?

Ichnanthus mollis

What is the family of Ichnanthus mollis?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Ichnanthus mollis?

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

Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:127515-2: 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].