Ichnanthus nemorosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nemorosus
ID:
876192
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) Döll
Source:
wcs
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 2(2): 289 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875527
Common Names
- Ichnanthus nemorosus
- Woodland Ichnanthus
- Woodland-dwelling Ichnanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ichnanthus nemorosus (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 nemorosus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ichnanthus nemorosus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
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Ichnanthus nemorosus 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 nemorosus
Ichnanthus nemorosus can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
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
Johann Christoph Döll (1808-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Döll' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405742-1: 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].