Status:
valid
Authors:
Morillo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Pittieria 37: 125 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336163
Common Names
- Ibatia woodii
- Wood's Ibatia
- Wood's Ironwood
Description
Ibatia woodii (also called Wood's Ibatia, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It has a woody stem and grows in tropical deciduous forests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ibatia woodii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its fruits are also used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ibatia woodii has small, white flowers with 5 petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are dark brown and round, with a diameter of about 1.5 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Ibatia woodii can be done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once rooted, the cuttings should be transplanted into individual containers.
Where to Find Ibatia woodii
Ibatia woodii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.
Ibatia woodii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ibatia woodii?
Ibatia woodii
What type of plant is Ibatia woodii?
Tree
Where is Ibatia woodii native to?
Costa Rica
Species in the Ibatia genus
Ibatia maritima,
Ibatia ciliata,
Ibatia lanosa,
Ibatia mollis,
Ibatia aristeguietae,
Ibatia boliviensis,
Ibatia cordata,
Ibatia demuneri,
Ibatia ganglinosa,
Ibatia morilloana,
Ibatia pacifica,
Ibatia santosii,
Ibatia schreiteri,
Ibatia venturii,
Ibatia elliptica,
Ibatia fiebrigii,
Ibatia friesii,
Ibatia harleyi,
Ibatia laciniata,
Ibatia nigra,
Ibatia rusbyi,
Ibatia woodii,
Ibatia cumanensis,
Ibatia dugandii,
Ibatia fontana,
Ibatia rubra,
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,