Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Warb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 68: 258 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085166
Common Names
- Iryanthera sagotiana
- Sagotiana Iryanthera
- Iryanthera
Description
Iryanthera sagotiana (also called Sagot's Ucuuba, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in tropical rainforests. It is a shade-tolerant species and is found in both primary and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Iryanthera sagotiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge or a screen to provide privacy and shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iryanthera sagotiana has white flowers that are up to 2 cm long. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iryanthera sagotiana is a small evergreen tree native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Iryanthera sagotiana
Iryanthera sagotiana is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests and moist, shady areas.
Species in the Iryanthera genus
Iryanthera campinae,
Iryanthera dialyandra,
Iryanthera elliptica,
Iryanthera hostmannii,
Iryanthera juruensis,
Iryanthera laevis,
Iryanthera lancifolia,
Iryanthera macrophylla,
Iryanthera megistophylla,
Iryanthera obovata,
Iryanthera paradoxa,
Iryanthera paraensis,
Iryanthera tricornis,
Iryanthera sagotiana,
Iryanthera tessmannii,
Iryanthera crassifolia,
Iryanthera megistocarpa,
Iryanthera olacoides,
Iryanthera grandis,
Iryanthera polyneura,
Iryanthera coriacea,
Iryanthera inpae,
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,