Ixonanthes icosandra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
icosandra
ID:
733591
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jack
Source:
ksu
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
Malayan Misc. 2(7): 53 (1822)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732924
Common Names
- Twenty-stamen Ixonanthes
- Ixonanthes icosandra
- Ixonanthes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Macarisia icosandra Planch. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
- Pierotia lucida Blume [unknown]
- Brewstera crenata M.Roem. [unknown]
- Ixonanthes cuneata Miq. [unknown]
- Ixonanthes dodecandra Griff. [unknown]
- Ixonanthes lucida Blume [unknown]
Description
Ixonanthes icosandra (also called Common Ixonanthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit, native to India. It grows in open forests and woodlands, often in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ixonanthes icosandra is a popular ornamental shrub, often used as a hedge or border plant in gardens. Its flowers are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ixonanthes icosandra is a white-pink, star-shaped head, with a long, thin stem. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixonanthes icosandra is a hardy evergreen shrub that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is tolerant of dry conditions. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly during dry periods. Pruning is not necessary.
Where to Find Ixonanthes icosandra
Ixonanthes icosandra can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ixonanthes icosandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixonanthes icosandra?
Ixonanthes icosandra
What is the common name of Ixonanthes icosandra?
Icosandra
Where is Ixonanthes icosandra native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Ixonanthes genus
Species in the Ixonanthaceae family
Cyrillopsis micrantha, Cyrillopsis paraensis, Ixonanthes icosandra, Ixonanthes petiolaris, Ixonanthes reticulata, Ochthocosmus roraimae, Ochthocosmus multiflorus, Ochthocosmus berryi, Ochthocosmus longipedicellatus, Ochthocosmus gossweileri, Ochthocosmus floribundus, Ochthocosmus attenuatus, Ochthocosmus barrae, Phyllocosmus sessiliflorus, Phyllocosmus lemaireanus, Phyllocosmus congolensis, Phyllocosmus calothyrsus, Phyllocosmus africanus,
References
William Jack (1795-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jack' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:544276-1: Based on the initial data import