Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambondrombeensis
ID:
116866

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humbert) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 40: 48 (2003) (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116195



Common Names

  • Ambondrombe's Io
  • Ambondrombe's False Io
  • Ambondrombe's False Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Senecio ambondrombeensis Humbert [unknown]

Description

Io ambondrombeensis (also called 'Ambondrombe io', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with five petals. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Io ambondrombeensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Io ambondrombeensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. Its seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white downy covering.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Io ambondrombeensis is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers a full sun to partial shade position and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps in the spring when the new growth is just starting to appear.

Where to Find Io ambondrombeensis

Io ambondrombeensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry, open areas such as hillsides, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.

Io ambondrombeensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Io ambondrombeensis?

Io ambondrombeensis

What is the common name of Io ambondrombeensis?

Ambondrombe's io

What is the natural habitat of Io ambondrombeensis?

Mountain slopes, meadows, and pastures

Species in the Io genus

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-77603: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.