Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
yangambiensis
ID:
732560

Status:
valid

Authors:
Louis ex Boutique

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 26: 345 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731893



Common Names

  • Iodes yangambiensis
  • Yangambiensis Iodes
  • Yangambiensis Mistletoe


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Description

Iodes yangambiensis (also called Yangambi, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Congo region. It has a rosette of yellow-green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in sunny, moist and rocky places.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iodes yangambiensis 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 yangambiensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and keep in a bright, sunny location.

Where to Find Iodes yangambiensis

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

Iodes yangambiensis FAQ

What are the common names of Iodes yangambiensis?

Iodes yangambiensis is commonly known as the Yangambi Iodes.

What is the natural habitat of Iodes yangambiensis?

Iodes yangambiensis is native to tropical Africa, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Angola.

What are the distinguishing features of Iodes yangambiensis?

Iodes yangambiensis has a large, ovate 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2866095: Based on the initial data import
Raymond Boutique (1906-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boutique' in the authors string.
Jean Laurent Prosper Louis (1903-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Louis' in the authors string.