Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
1302856

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rabarim., Rakoton., Phillipson & Lowry

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 37: 93 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315310



Common Names

  • Ivodea Occidentalis
  • Ivodea Tree
  • Ivodea Occidentalis Tree


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Description

Ivodea occidentalis (also called 'Occidentalis Ivodea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in tropical forests of Madagascar. It grows up to 1 m tall, with long, slender stems with glossy green leaves. It is native to Madagascar, where it grows in lowland and hill forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ivodea occidentalis can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ivodea occidentalis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ivodea occidentalis is an annual or perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix and keep them moist.

Where to Find Ivodea occidentalis

Ivodea occidentalis can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.

Ivodea occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ivodea occidentalis?

Ivodea occidentalis

What type of plant is Ivodea occidentalis?

A shrub

Where is Ivodea occidentalis native to?

Madagascar

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

Marina N. Rabarimanarivo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rabarim.' in the authors string.
Nivohenintsoa Rakotonirina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rakoton.' in the authors string.
Peter B. Phillipson (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phillipson' in the authors string.
Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.