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Encyclopedia > Iochroma
Iochroma
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Solanales
Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Iochroma
Species

Iochroma coccinea
Iochroma cyanea
Iochroma fuchsioides

Iochroma is a genus of about 20 species of shrubs and small trees found in the forests of Central and South America. Their flowers are tubular or trumpet-shaped, and may be blue, purple, red, yellow, or white, becoming pulpy berries. The leaves are alternate, simple, and entire.


Iochromas are believed to contain high levels of tropane alkaloids, and are used by shamans of some Indian tribes for their hallucinogenic effects.


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Arghya Gardens Order Tropical and Rare Plants - Iochroma (561 words)
Iochroma has all the qualities one looks for in a solid, garden staple: strong color, fast growth and easy care.
The Iochroma's color range is a refreshing change from the usual pinks, yellows, whites, and pale oranges found among the Brugmansias.
There are few resources for Iochroma at this time and even fewer nurseries that carry all of the colors and varieties.
Kosmicjourney's Ethnobotanical Encyclopedia Iochroma (169 words)
The Iochroma genus is a group of South American shrubs that belong to the Solanaceae family.
Iochroma coccineum is native to central America and has two inch long scarlet flowers.
Iochroma lanceolatum is native to Ecuador and grows to about eight feet tall.
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