Status:
valid
Authors:
Jack
Source:
tro
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
Malayan Misc. 2(7): 51 (1822)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253365
Common Names
- Ixonanthes
- Netted Ixonanthes
- Netted Tree
Uses & Benefits
Ixonanthes reticulata is used for its wood and bark, which are used for making furniture, tools, and musical instruments. The plant is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ixonanthes reticulata has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ixonanthes reticulata is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It needs regular watering and fertilizing during the growing season.
Where to Find Ixonanthes reticulata
Ixonanthes reticulata is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
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,