Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
klaineana
ID:
732535

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 2: 1321 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731868



Common Names

  • Iodes klaineana
  • Klaineana Iodes
  • Klaineana Mistletoe


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Synonyms

  • Iodes laurentii De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Iodes klaineana (also called Klaine's 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 klaineana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Iodes klaineana var. tomentosa Villiers

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iodes klaineana has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iodes klaineana 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 klaineana

Iodes klaineana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Africa and Madagascar.

Iodes klaineana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iodes klaineana?

Iodes klaineana

What are the common names of Iodes klaineana?

Klaine's Iodes

What is the natural habitat of Iodes klaineana?

Tropical rainforests

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,

References