Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
1102525

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Fourn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 309 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001101863



Common Names

  • Ibatia ciliata
  • Ciliate Ibatia
  • Ciliate False Nettle


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Uses & Benefits

Ibatia ciliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ibatia ciliata has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a dense inflorescence. The seeds are small, brown and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ibatia ciliata is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Ibatia ciliata

Ibatia ciliata is native to Peru and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

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