Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedicellaris
ID:
218433

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 21A(5): 65 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217762

Common Names

  • Isidorea pedicellaris
  • Pedicellate Isidorea
  • Pedicellate Isidorea Plant

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Description

Isidorea pedicellaris (also called Pedicellaris Isidorea, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is commonly found in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Isidorea pedicellaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow with white center. Seed: small, black. Seedlings: small, green with yellow spots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isidorea pedicellaris can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Isidorea pedicellaris

Isidorea pedicellaris is native to Central America.

Isidorea pedicellaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isidorea pedicellaris?

Isidorea pedicellaris

What is the common name of Isidorea pedicellaris?

Pedicellate Isidorea

What is the natural habitat of Isidorea pedicellaris?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-102838: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.