Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
1039244

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) J.E.Vidal

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 111: 405 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038582

Common Names

  • Indosinia involucrata
  • Involucrate Indosinia
  • Involucrate Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Indosinia involucrata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indosinia involucrata has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indosinia involucrata is a small shrub that is best cultivated in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Indosinia involucrata

Indosinia involucrata is found in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and parts of Africa.

Species in the Indosinia genus

Species in the Ochnaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100361899: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Jules Eugène Vidal (1914-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Vidal' in the authors string.