Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
minutiflora
ID:
1263176

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) Al-Shehbaz & O'Kane

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 56: 322 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262514



Common Names

  • Ianhedgea minutiflora
  • Minutiflora Ianhedgea
  • Minutiflora Ianhedge


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Description

Ianhedgea minutiflora (also called Minute-flowered Ianhedgea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It is a hardy plant, growing to a height of 1-2 metres, with small, white, star-shaped flowers. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade, and is drought and frost tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Ianhedgea minutiflora is an ornamental plant that is used for ground cover in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create bonsai trees.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ianhedgea minutiflora sub. brevipedicellata (Hedge) Al-Shehbaz & O'Kane

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ianhedgea minutiflora has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ianhedgea minutiflora can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting medium.

Where to Find Ianhedgea minutiflora

Ianhedgea minutiflora is native to the tropical regions of South America.

Ianhedgea minutiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ianhedgea minutiflora?

Ianhedgea minutiflora

What is the common name of Ianhedgea minutiflora?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Ianhedgea minutiflora?

Dry, rocky areas

Species in the Ianhedgea genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50202894: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
Steve Lawrence O'Kane (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Kane' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.