Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
linifolia
ID:
1335898

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) M.Serrano, R.Carbajal & S.Ortiz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Ci. Compostelana, Biol. 23: 9 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348352





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Description

Iberodes linifolia (also called 'Linifolia', among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in Mexico and Central America, where it grows in moist forests. It has a woody stem and its leaves are linear and lanceolate in shape. It produces small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Iberodes linifolia is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a groundcover in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iberodes linifolia has small yellow flowers with five petals and a central yellow disc. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iberodes linifolia is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring, and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn. It is best to water the plant regularly and to mulch around the base to help retain moisture.

Where to Find Iberodes linifolia

Iberodes linifolia is native to the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and São Paulo.

Iberodes linifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iberodes linifolia?

Iberodes linifolia

What is the common name of Iberodes linifolia?

Linifolia Iberodes

What is the family of Iberodes linifolia?

Brassicaceae

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Santiago Ortiz Nuñez (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Ortiz' in the authors string.
Rodrigo Carbajal (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Carbajal' in the authors string.
Miguel Serrano (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Serrano' in the authors string.