Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
littoralis
ID:
1335903

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348357





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Description

Iberodes littoralis (also called the Littoral Iberodes, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a simple stem with alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Iberodes littoralis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Iberodes littoralis sub. gallaecica (Laínz) M.Serrano, R.Carbajal & S.Ortiz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iberodes littoralis 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 littoralis 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 littoralis

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

Iberodes littoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iberodes littoralis?

Iberodes littoralis

What is the common name of Iberodes littoralis?

Littoral Iberodes

What is the family of Iberodes littoralis?

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

Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' 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.