Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
leiocarpus
ID:
876171

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Révis. Gramin. 1(Suppl.): x (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875506



Common Names

  • Ichnanthus leiocarpus
  • Smooth Ichnanthus
  • Smooth-fruited Ichnanthus


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Description

Ichnanthus leiocarpus (also called Ichnanthus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas and can tolerate some shade.

Uses & Benefits

Ichnanthus leiocarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments, digestive problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ichnanthus leiocarpus is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ichnanthus leiocarpus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil, in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Ichnanthus leiocarpus

Ichnanthus leiocarpus can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Ichnanthus leiocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ichnanthus leiocarpus?

Ichnanthus leiocarpus

What is the family of Ichnanthus leiocarpus?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Ichnanthus leiocarpus?

Dry, rocky slopes

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405722-1: 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].