Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cumanensis
ID:
1329702

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd. ex Schult.) Morillo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2015-22: 2 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342156



Common Names

  • Ibatia cumanensis
  • Cumanensis Ibatia
  • Cumanensis Ibat


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Description

Ibatia cumanensis (also called 'Ibatia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ibatia cumanensis is used in traditional medicine for its diuretic and laxative effects, as well as for treating liver and gallbladder problems. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves can be boiled and eaten like spinach.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Ibatia cumanensis has yellow flowers with a white center. The flowers have five petals and can reach up to 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ibatia cumanensis is a perennial herb with a rhizomatous root system. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Ibatia cumanensis

Ibatia cumanensis can be found in Venezuela and Colombia.

Ibatia cumanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ibatia cumanensis?

Ibatia cumanensis

What is the common name of Ibatia cumanensis?

Cuman Ibatia

What is the natural habitat of Ibatia cumanensis?

Tropical moist montane forests

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.