Iodes vitiginea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitiginea
ID:
732559
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hance) Hance
Source:
cmp
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 12: 184. 1874
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731892
Common Names
- Iodes vitiginea
- Vitiginea Iodes
- Vitiginea Mistletoe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iodes vitiginea (also called Silver-leaf, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of silver-green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky places.
Uses & Benefits
Iodes vitiginea is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iodes vitiginea has small yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iodes vitiginea 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 vitiginea
Iodes vitiginea is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Iodes vitiginea FAQ
What are the common names of Iodes vitiginea?
Iodes vitiginea is commonly known as the Vitiginous Iodes.
What is the natural habitat of Iodes vitiginea?
Iodes vitiginea is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola.
What are the distinguishing features of Iodes vitiginea?
Iodes vitiginea has a large, ovate leaf blade with a vitiginous texture 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
Henry Fletcher Hance (1827-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hance' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:434395-1: Based on the initial data import