Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
1085846

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 2: 431 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085184



Common Names

  • Iryanthera crassifolia
  • Crassifolia Iryanthera
  • Crassifolia Iryanthera


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Uses & Benefits

Iryanthera crassifolia is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iryanthera crassifolia has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iryanthera crassifolia is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing species that can reach heights of up to 30 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of light shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.

Where to Find Iryanthera crassifolia

Iryanthera crassifolia is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests and moist, shady areas.

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

References