Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
inpae
ID:
1282194

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.A.Rodrigues

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 11: 852 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281532

Common Names

  • Iryanthera inpae
  • Iryanthera inpae
  • Iryanthera inpae

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Description

Iryanthera inpae (also called Inpae Iryanthera, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to South America. It grows to a height of about 10 meters, and has alternate, oblong leaves. Its flowers are white and fragrant, and it grows in open woodlands and in areas with sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Iryanthera inpae is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and asthma. It is also used as a dietary supplement to boost the immune system and improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iryanthera inpae is small and yellow. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iryanthera inpae is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the cuttings moist until they are established.

Where to Find Iryanthera inpae

Iryanthera inpae is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in open areas.

Iryanthera inpae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iryanthera inpae?

Iryanthera inpae

What is the common name of Iryanthera inpae?

Inpa Ironwood

What is the natural habitat of Iryanthera inpae?

Iryanthera inpae is found in moist forests of the Amazon Basin in South America.

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

William Antônio Rodrigues (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Rodrigues' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:130209-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.