Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mayottensis
ID:
1330734

Status:
valid

Authors:
Labat & M.Pignal

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 37: 89 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343188



Common Names

  • Mayotte Ivodea
  • Ivodea mayottensis
  • Mayotte False Foxglove


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Description

Ivodea mayottensis (also called Mayotte Ivodea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central Africa. It has an upright habit and its leaves are elliptic to ovate in shape. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ivodea mayottensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ivodea mayottensis is a white, five-petaled bloom. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ivodea mayottensis is a perennial, evergreen plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.

Where to Find Ivodea mayottensis

Ivodea mayottensis can be found in the Comoros Islands.

Ivodea mayottensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ivodea mayottensis?

Ivodea mayottensis

What is the common name of Ivodea mayottensis?

Mayotte Ivodea

What is the natural habitat of Ivodea mayottensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

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,

References

Jean-Noël Labat (1959-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labat' in the authors string.
Marc M. Pignal (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Pignal' in the authors string.