Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ephemeroblepharis
ID:
876137

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.A.Black & Fróes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bol. Técn. Inst. Agron. N. 15: 5 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875472



Common Names

  • Ephemeroblepharis Ichnanthus
  • Ephemeroblepharis Ichnanthus
  • Ephemeroblepharis Ichnanthus


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Description

Ichnanthus ephemeroblepharis (also called Ephemeroblepharis Ichnanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in mesic and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ichnanthus ephemeroblepharis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, inflammation, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ichnanthus ephemeroblepharis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green plants with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ichnanthus ephemeroblepharis can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the root ball into sections. Replant the sections in separate pots and keep them moist. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. The seeds should germinate in about two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Ichnanthus ephemeroblepharis

Ichnanthus ephemeroblepharis is native to Brazil.

Ichnanthus ephemeroblepharis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ichnanthus ephemeroblepharis?

Ichnanthus ephemeroblepharis

What type of plant is Ichnanthus ephemeroblepharis?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.

Where is Ichnanthus ephemeroblepharis native to?

It is native to Central America and South America.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

George Alexander Black (1916-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Black' in the authors string.
Ricardo de Lemos Fróes (1891-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fróes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:127487-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].