Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
ksu
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 18: 305 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731864
Common Names
- Iodes globulifera
- Globulifera Iodes
- Globulifera Mistletoe
Description
Iodes globulifera (also called Globe-bearing Iodes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa. It grows in moist, shady habitats, often in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Iodes globulifera is a species of plant native to tropical regions of Africa. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make a herbal tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iodes globulifera has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iodes globulifera is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is widely cultivated in the tropics. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained, light soil mix.
Where to Find Iodes globulifera
Iodes globulifera can be found in the tropical rainforests of Africa and Madagascar.
Iodes globulifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iodes globulifera?
Iodes globulifera
What are the common names of Iodes globulifera?
Globular Iodes
What is the natural habitat of Iodes globulifera?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Iodes genus
Iodes africana,
Iodes cirrhosa,
Iodes globulifera,
Iodes kamerunensis,
Iodes klaineana,
Iodes liberica,
Iodes nectarifera,
Iodes ovalis,
Iodes perrieri,
Iodes philippinensis,
Iodes pierlotii,
Iodes reticulata,
Iodes seguinii,
Iodes seretii,
Iodes usambarensis,
Iodes velutina,
Iodes vitiginea,
Iodes yangambiensis,
Iodes yatesii,
Iodes madagascariensis,
Iodes vitiginea,
Iodes scandens,
Species in the Icacinaceae family
Alsodeiopsis chippii,
Alsodeiopsis mannii,
Alsodeiopsis poggei,
Alsodeiopsis rowlandii,
Alsodeiopsis schumannii,
Alsodeiopsis staudtii,
Alsodeiopsis tessmannii,
Alsodeiopsis zenkeri,
Calatola costaricensis,
Calatola laevigata,
Calatola mollis,
Calatola pastazana,
Calatola uxpanapensis,
Calatola microcarpa,
Casimirella ampla,
Casimirella beckii,
Casimirella crispula,
Casimirella diversifolia,
Casimirella guaranitica,
Casimirella lanata,
Casimirella rupestris,
Cassinopsis chapelieri,
Cassinopsis ciliata,
Cassinopsis ilicifolia,
Cassinopsis madagascariensis,
Cassinopsis tinifolia,
Cassinopsis tomentosa,
Desmostachys longipes,
Desmostachys oblongifolia,
Desmostachys planchonianus,
Desmostachys tenuifolius,
Desmostachys vogelii,
Emmotum harleyi,
Emmotum acuminatum,
Emmotum affine,
Emmotum celiae,
Emmotum conjunctum,
Emmotum fagifolium,
Emmotum floribundum,
Emmotum fulvum,
Emmotum glabrum,
Emmotum nitens,
Emmotum orbiculatum,
Emmotum yapacanum,
Emmotum amazonicum,
Hosiea japonica,
Hosiea sinensis,
Icacina claessensii,
Icacina guessfeldtii,
Icacina mannii,