Iodes liberica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
liberica
ID:
732538
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
cmp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Liberia 2: 588 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731871
Common Names
- Iodes liberica
- Liberica Iodes
- Liberica Mistletoe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iodes liberica (also called Liberian 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 liberica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iodes liberica has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iodes liberica 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 liberica
Iodes liberica can be found in the tropical rainforests of Africa and Madagascar.
Iodes liberica FAQ
What are the common names of Iodes liberica?
Iodes liberica is commonly known as the Liberian Iodes.
What is the natural habitat of Iodes liberica?
Iodes liberica is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola.
What are the distinguishing features of Iodes liberica?
Iodes liberica has a large, rounded leaf blade with a prominent midrib and a long petiole.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2866072: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.