Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
zehntneri
ID:
876273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 125: 9 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875608



Common Names

  • Ichnanthus zehntneri
  • Zehntneri Ichnanthus
  • Giant Ichnanthus


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Description

Ichnanthus zehntneri (also called 'Zehntneri 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 subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ichnanthus zehntneri has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ichnanthus zehntneri is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is long and narrow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ichnanthus zehntneri is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be replanted immediately in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ichnanthus zehntneri

Ichnanthus zehntneri can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Ichnanthus zehntneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ichnanthus zehntneri?

Ichnanthus zehntneri

What is the common name of Ichnanthus zehntneri?

Zehntner's Ichnanthus

What is the natural habitat of Ichnanthus zehntneri?

Tropical rainforests

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 Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:127576-2: 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].