Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
spinifera
ID:
1317893

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Greuter & R.Rankin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 46: 16 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330347



Common Names

  • Isidroa spinifera
  • Isidro's Spinifex
  • Isidro Spinifex


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Description

Isidroa spinifera (also called 'Spiny Isidroa', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Isidroa spinifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isidroa spinifera has small white flowers with yellow centers and red-tipped petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a reddish-purple hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isidroa spinifera can be propagated from stem cuttings or seed. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix, in a partially shaded area. Water the soil when it is dry to the touch, and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Isidroa spinifera

Isidroa spinifera is endemic to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Isidroa spinifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isidroa spinifera?

Isidroa spinifera

What is the common name of Isidroa spinifera?

Spinifera Isidroa

What is the natural habitat of Isidroa spinifera?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Isidroa genus

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Rosa Rankin (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Rankin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60470459-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].