Iodes usambarensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
usambarensis
ID:
732557
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 251 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731890
Common Names
- Iodes usambarensis
- Usambarensis Iodes
- Usambarensis Mistletoe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iodes usambarensis (also called Usambara Iodes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to the Usambara Mountains of Tanzania. It grows in montane forests at elevations of 1,400–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Iodes usambarensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Iodes usambarensis is a small, white flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iodes usambarensis 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 usambarensis
Iodes usambarensis is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Iodes usambarensis FAQ
What are the common names of Iodes usambarensis?
Iodes usambarensis is commonly known as the Usambara Iodes.
What is the natural habitat of Iodes usambarensis?
Iodes usambarensis is native to tropical Africa, from Tanzania to Mozambique.
What are the distinguishing features of Iodes usambarensis?
Iodes usambarensis has a large, ovate 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
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:434394-1: Based on the initial data import