Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichocarpa
ID:
1133827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Capuron

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 1: 79 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001133165



Common Names

  • Ivodea
  • Trichocarpa
  • Ivodea Trichocarpa


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Description

Ivodea trichocarpa (also called 'Hairy-fruited Ivodea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sudan to South Africa, and Madagascar. It grows in dry woodland, bushland and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Ivodea trichocarpa has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ivodea trichocarpa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ivodea trichocarpa is a shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest method, as seeds can be difficult to germinate. Take cuttings from the current season's growth and place in a well-draining potting mix. Keep in a warm, sunny position and water regularly.

Where to Find Ivodea trichocarpa

Ivodea trichocarpa can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

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,

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