Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
ibiriba
ID:
1305090

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miers) N.P.Sm., S.A.Mori & Popovkin

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
J. Torrey Bot. Soc. 139: 447 (2012 publ. 2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317544



Common Names

  • Lecythis Ibiriba
  • Lecythis Ibiribum
  • Lecythis Ibiribus


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Description

Lecythis ibiriba (also called Ibiriba, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to Brazil and grows in dry, open areas. It has small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lecythis ibiriba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lecythis ibiriba has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lecythis ibiriba is a perennial herb native to Brazil and is typically found growing in humid forests. It is best grown in bright, indirect light and in a potting mix that is composed of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a month during the growing season. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Lecythis ibiriba

Lecythis ibiriba is native to Brazil and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Lecythis ibiriba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lecythis ibiriba?

Lecythis ibiriba

What is the common name of Lecythis ibiriba?

Ibiriba Tree

What is the natural habitat of Lecythis ibiriba?

Tropical rainforests of Brazil

Species in the Lecythidaceae family

Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,

References

John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.
Scott A. Mori (1941-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Mori' in the authors string.
Alex V. Popovkin (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Popovkin' in the authors string.
Nathan P. Smith (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Sm.' in the authors string.