Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Perrier) Randrian. & Lowry
Source:
tro
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Boissiera 71: 74 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278406
Common Names
- Abrahamia ibityensis
- Ibity Abrahamia
- Ibity Tree
Description
Abrahamia ibityensis (also called Abrahamia ibityensis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, with smooth, greyish bark. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, dark green in color, and up to 8 cm long. It is found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.
Uses & Benefits
Abrahamia ibityensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Abrahamia ibityensis is white and has five petals. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped, brown seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Abrahamia ibityensis can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Abrahamia ibityensis
Abrahamia ibityensis is native to Madagascar.
Abrahamia ibityensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abrahamia ibityensis?
Abrahamia ibityensis
What is the common name of Abrahamia ibityensis?
Ibity Abrahamia
What is the natural habitat of Abrahamia ibityensis?
Dry forests of Madagascar
Species in the Abrahamia genus
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,