Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ivohibeensis
ID:
46080

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humbert) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 80 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045409



Common Names

  • Hubertia Ivohibeensis
  • Ivohibe Hubertia
  • Ivohibe Star-Flower


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Description

Hubertia ivohibeensis (also called Ivohibe Hubertia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has long, thin, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hubertia ivohibeensis is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and its leaves can be eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hubertia ivohibeensis has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hubertia ivohibeensis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and divisions can be made in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Hubertia ivohibeensis

Hubertia ivohibeensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in the Ivohibe region of the country.

Hubertia ivohibeensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hubertia ivohibeensis?

Hubertia ivohibeensis

What is the family of Hubertia ivohibeensis?

Iridaceae

Where is Hubertia ivohibeensis native to?

Madagascar

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-143917: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.