Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
1328409

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Becc.) Utteridge & Byng

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 176: 292 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340863



Common Names

  • Iodes Scandens
  • Climbing Iodes
  • Climbing Star


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Description

Iodes scandens (also called Climbing Iodes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Iodes scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iodes scandens has small, white flowers and black seeds. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iodes scandens is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, though it may take several years for the plant to reach maturity.

Where to Find Iodes scandens

Iodes scandens is native to China and can be found in evergreen broad-leaved forests.

Iodes scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iodes scandens?

Iodes scandens

Where is Iodes scandens found?

It is found in China.

What type of plant is Iodes scandens?

Iodes scandens is a herb.

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

Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Timothy Michael Arthur Utteridge: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Utteridge' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.