Status:
valid
Authors:
Couvreur
Source:
ksu
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 28: 253 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507447
Common Names
- Isolona Linearis
- Linear Isolona
- Linearis Isolona
Description
Isolona linearis (also called Linear Isolona, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is commonly found in dry, open grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Isolona linearis is used for timber and is also used in traditional medicine for treating coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isolona linearis is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isolona linearis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of branches in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a rooting medium and kept moist until they have rooted. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Isolona linearis
Isolona linearis is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Isolona linearis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isolona linearis?
Isolona linearis
What is the common name of Isolona linearis?
Linear isolona
What is the natural habitat of Isolona linearis?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Isolona genus
Isolona linearis,
Isolona campanulata,
Isolona capuronii,
Isolona cauliflora,
Isolona congolana,
Isolona cooperi,
Isolona deightonii,
Isolona dewevrei,
Isolona ghesquierei,
Isolona heinsenii,
Isolona heinsenii,
Isolona hexaloba,
Isolona humbertiana,
Isolona lebrunii,
Isolona letestui,
Isolona madagascariensis,
Isolona pilosa,
Isolona thonneri,
Isolona zenkeri,
Isolona perrieri,
Isolona pleurocarpa,
Isolona zenkeri,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,