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
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.
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 Isidorea genus
Isidorea acunae,
Isidorea brachyantha,
Isidorea brachycarpa,
Isidorea elliptica,
Isidorea gonavensis,
Isidorea leonardii,
Isidorea leonis,
Isidorea leptantha,
Isidorea microphylla,
Isidorea oblanceolata,
Isidorea ophiticola,
Isidorea pedicellaris,
Isidorea polyneura,
Isidorea pungens,
Isidorea rheedioides,
Isidorea tetramera,
Isidorea veris,
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,