Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 11: 301 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019002
Common Names
- Ichthyothere Scandens
- Scandens Ichthyothere
- Ichthyothere
Description
Ichthyothere scandens (also called Climbing Fishbone, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It has white flowers and is found in forests, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Ichthyothere scandens is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ichthyothere scandens has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ichthyothere scandens is a perennial shrub that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is usually done by seed sown in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Ichthyothere scandens
Ichthyothere scandens is native to India and can be found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.
Ichthyothere scandens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ichthyothere scandens?
Ichthyothere scandens
What is the common name of Ichthyothere scandens?
Climbing Fishbone
What is the natural habitat of Ichthyothere scandens?
Ichthyothere scandens is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Ichthyothere genus
Ichthyothere latifolia,
Ichthyothere perfoliata,
Ichthyothere macdanielii,
Ichthyothere hirsuta,
Ichthyothere petiolata,
Ichthyothere mollis,
Ichthyothere scandens,
Ichthyothere integrifolia,
Ichthyothere grandifolia,
Ichthyothere connata,
Ichthyothere terminalis,
Ichthyothere linearis,
Ichthyothere rufa,
Ichthyothere suffruticosa,
Ichthyothere palustris,
Ichthyothere garcia-barrigae,
Ichthyothere granvillei,
Ichthyothere elliptica,
Ichthyothere peruviana,
Ichthyothere cordata,
Ichthyothere davidsei,
Ichthyothere cunabi,
Ichthyothere matogrossensis,
Ichthyothere ternifolia,
Ichthyothere pastazensis,
Ichthyothere woodii,
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,