Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
oplismenoides
ID:
876199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Döll

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 2(2): 288 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875534



Common Names

  • Ichnanthus oplismenoides
  • Oplismenoides Ichnanthus
  • Oplismenoides' Ichnanthus


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Description

Ichnanthus oplismenoides (also called Ichnanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub with white flowers and is native to Central America. It grows in wet forests and is found in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.

Uses & Benefits

Ichnanthus oplismenoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ichnanthus oplismenoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ichnanthus oplismenoides can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It is a drought tolerant plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Ichnanthus oplismenoides

Ichnanthus oplismenoides can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Ichnanthus oplismenoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ichnanthus oplismenoides?

Ichnanthus oplismenoides

What is the common name of Ichnanthus oplismenoides?

N/A

What is the natural habitat of Ichnanthus oplismenoides?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of 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

Johann Christoph Döll (1808-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Döll' in the authors string.
William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405747-1: 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].