Ixyophora carinata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carinata
ID:
796777
Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.Ortiz) Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 5: 95 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796110
Common Names
- Ixyophora carinata
- Carinata
- Ixyophora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ixyophora carinata (also called Carinated Ixyophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a small shrub with green, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ixyophora carinata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ixyophora carinata are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixyophora carinata is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Ixyophora carinata
Ixyophora carinata is native to tropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Ixyophora carinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixyophora carinata?
Ixyophora carinata
What is the common name of Ixyophora carinata?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Ixyophora carinata?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant
Species in the Ixyophora genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-334638: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Pedro Ortiz Valdivieso (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Ortiz' in the authors string.