Iodes yatesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yatesii
ID:
732561
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Pap. Michigan Acad. Sci. 19: 165 (1933 publ. 1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731894
Common Names
- Iodes yatesii
- Yatesii Iodes
- Yatesii Mistletoe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iodes yatesii (also called Yates' Iodes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of yellow-green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky places.
Uses & Benefits
Iodes yatesii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Iodes yatesii var. glabrescens (Ridl.) SleumerFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iodes yatesii 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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Iodes yatesii 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 yatesii
Iodes yatesii is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Iodes yatesii FAQ
What are the common names of Iodes yatesii?
Iodes yatesii is commonly known as the Yates' Iodes.
What is the natural habitat of Iodes yatesii?
Iodes yatesii is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola.
What are the distinguishing features of Iodes yatesii?
Iodes yatesii 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2866096: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.