Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
ovalis
ID:
732541

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 30 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731874



Common Names

  • Iodes ovalis
  • Ovalis Iodes
  • Ovalis Mistletoe


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Synonyms

  • Polyporandra junghuhnii Koord. [unknown]
  • Iodes horsfieldii Baill. [unknown]
  • Iodes oblonga Planch. ex Mast. [unknown]

Description

Iodes ovalis (also called Oval 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 ovalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iodes ovalis 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 ovalis 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 ovalis

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

Iodes ovalis FAQ

What are the common names of Iodes ovalis?

Iodes ovalis is commonly known as the Oval Iodes.

What is the natural habitat of Iodes ovalis?

Iodes ovalis is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola.

What are the distinguishing features of Iodes ovalis?

Iodes ovalis has a large, oval leaf blade with a prominent midrib and a long petiole.

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