Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
732558

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 64: 127 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731891



Common Names

  • Iodes velutina
  • Velutina Iodes
  • Velutina Mistletoe


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Description

Iodes velutina (also called Velvet-leaf, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of velvety leaves and small white flowers. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky places.

Uses & Benefits

Iodes velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iodes velutina has small white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iodes velutina 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 velutina

Iodes velutina is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Iodes velutina FAQ

What are the common names of Iodes velutina?

Iodes velutina is commonly known as the Velvet Iodes.

What is the natural habitat of Iodes velutina?

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

What are the distinguishing features of Iodes velutina?

Iodes velutina has a large, ovate leaf blade with a velvety texture 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,

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