Status:
valid
Authors:
Capuron
Source:
tro
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 7: 494 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233526
Common Names
- Ivodea Cristata
- Cristata
- Ivodea
Description
Ivodea cristata (also called Crested Ivodea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, ovate leaves and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ivodea cristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ivodea cristata has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ivodea cristata is a small, evergreen fern that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ivodea cristata
Ivodea cristata is native to China and can be found in montane forests.
Ivodea cristata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ivodea cristata?
Ivodea cristata
What is the habitat of Ivodea cristata?
Mountain meadows, grasslands, and forests
What is the flowering period of Ivodea cristata?
April to June
Species in the Ivodea genus
Ivodea choungiensis,
Ivodea lanceolata,
Ivodea menabeensis,
Ivodea confertifolia,
Ivodea alata,
Ivodea trichocarpa,
Ivodea reticulata,
Ivodea sahafariensis,
Ivodea cordata,
Ivodea cristata,
Ivodea mahanarica,
Ivodea nana,
Ivodea mananarensis,
Ivodea acuminata,
Ivodea analalavensis,
Ivodea ankeranensis,
Ivodea antilahimenae,
Ivodea aymoniniana,
Ivodea capuronii,
Ivodea decaryana,
Ivodea delphinensis,
Ivodea macrocarpa,
Ivodea mahaboensis,
Ivodea occidentalis,
Ivodea petrae,
Ivodea ravelonarivoi,
Ivodea razakamalalae,
Ivodea toliarensis,
Ivodea mayottensis,
Ivodea moheliensis,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,