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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(J.F.Macbr.) M.H.Alford & Dement
                
                
                    
Source:
ipni
                
                
                    
Year:
2015
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 9: 333 (2015)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345471
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Irenodendron ovalifolium (also called oval-leaved irenode, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has yellow-green flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Irenodendron ovalifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Irenodendron ovalifolium has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and thin with dark green leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Irenodendron ovalifolium can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cuttings to root.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Irenodendron ovalifolium
                        
                            Irenodendron ovalifolium can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Irenodendron ovalifolium FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Irenodendron ovalifolium?
Irenodendron ovalifolium
What is the family of Irenodendron ovalifolium?
Fabaceae
What is the natural habitat of Irenodendron ovalifolium?
Tropical and subtropical forests
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Irenodendron genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Salicaceae family
                        
                            Abatia angeliana, 
Abatia americana, 
Abatia canescens, 
Abatia glabra, 
Abatia mexicana, 
Abatia microphylla, 
Abatia parviflora, 
Abatia rugosa, 
Abatia spicata, 
Abatia stellata, 
Azara alpina, 
Azara celastrina, 
Azara dentata, 
Azara integrifolia, 
Azara intermedia, 
Azara lanceolata, 
Azara microphylla, 
Azara petiolaris, 
Azara salicifolia, 
Azara serrata, 
Azara uruguayensis, 
Banara acunae, 
Banara arguta, 
Banara axilliflora, 
Banara boliviana, 
Banara brasiliensis, 
Banara brittonii, 
Banara caymanensis, 
Banara cordifolia, 
Banara domingensis, 
Banara excisa, 
Banara glauca, 
Banara guianensis, 
Banara ibaguensis, 
Banara larensis, 
Banara leptophylla, 
Banara minutiflora, 
Banara nitida, 
Banara orinocensis, 
Banara parviflora, 
Banara portoricensis, 
Banara quinquenervis, 
Banara regia, 
Banara riparia, 
Banara riscoi, 
Banara saxicola, 
Banara selleana, 
Banara serrata, 
Banara splendens, 
Banara tomentosa,                         
 
                     
                                
                                    
                        References
                        
                            Angela D. Dement: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dement' in the authors string.