Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.S.Rogers
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 27: 104 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275529
Common Names
- Octolepis ibityensis
- Ibity Octolepis
- Ibity Octolepis
- Ibity Octolepis
Description
Octolepis ibityensis (also called Ibity Octolepis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery, dark green leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Octolepis ibityensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Octolepis ibityensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Octolepis ibityensis is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the rhizomes can be done in the spring or fall. The rhizomes should be carefully separated and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Octolepis ibityensis
Octolepis ibityensis is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Species in the Octolepis genus
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum,
Amyxa pluricornis,
Aquilaria apiculata,
Aquilaria baillonii,
Aquilaria banaense,
Aquilaria beccariana,
Aquilaria brachyantha,
Aquilaria citrinicarpa,
Aquilaria crassna,
Aquilaria cumingiana,
Aquilaria decemcostata,
Aquilaria filaria,
Aquilaria hirta,
Aquilaria khasiana,
Aquilaria microcarpa,
Aquilaria parvifolia,
Aquilaria rostrata,
Aquilaria rugosa,
Aquilaria sinensis,
Aquilaria subintegra,
Aquilaria urdanetensis,
Aquilaria yunnanensis,
Aquilaria malaccensis,
Aquilaria banaensis,
Arnhemia cryptantha,
Atemnosiphon coriaceus,
Craterosiphon beniensis,
Craterosiphon devredii,
Craterosiphon louisii,
Craterosiphon micranthum,
Craterosiphon montanus,
Craterosiphon pseudoscandens,
Craterosiphon quarrei,
Craterosiphon scandens,
Craterosiphon schmitzii,
Craterosiphon soyauxii,
Craterosiphon beniense,
Dais cotinifolia,
Dais glaucescens,
Daphne wolongensis,
Daphne hekouensis,
Daphne acutiloba,
Daphne alpina,
Daphne altaica,
Daphne arbuscula,
Daphne arisanensis,
Daphne aurantiaca,
Daphne axillaris,
Daphne bholua,
Daphne blagayana,