Status:
valid
Authors:
P.A.Duvign. & Dewit
Source:
cmp
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bull. Séances Inst. Roy. Colon. Belge 21: 931 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537297
Common Names
- Anisophyllea exellii
- Exellii Anisophyllea
- Exell's Anisophyllea
Description
Anisophyllea exellii (also called Exell's Anisophyllea, among many other common names) is a tree native to Madagascar. It has large, leathery leaves and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anisophyllea exellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, soil stabilization, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anisophyllea exellii has small, yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisophyllea exellii is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It can be propagated from seeds, cuttings, or air layering. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun.
Where to Find Anisophyllea exellii
Anisophyllea exellii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil.
Anisophyllea exellii FAQ
What is the common name of Anisophyllea exellii?
Exellii Anisophyllea
What type of soil is best for Anisophyllea exellii?
Humus-rich, well-drained soil
How much sun does Anisophyllea exellii need?
Partial shade to full shade
Species in the Anisophyllea genus
Anisophyllea apetala,
Anisophyllea beccariana,
Anisophyllea boehmii,
Anisophyllea brachystila,
Anisophyllea buchneri,
Anisophyllea buettneri,
Anisophyllea cabole,
Anisophyllea chartacea,
Anisophyllea cinnamomoides,
Anisophyllea cordata,
Anisophyllea corneri,
Anisophyllea curtisii,
Anisophyllea dichostila,
Anisophyllea disticha,
Anisophyllea exellii,
Anisophyllea fallax,
Anisophyllea ferruginea,
Anisophyllea fissipetala,
Anisophyllea fruticulosa,
Anisophyllea glandulifolia,
Anisophyllea globosa,
Anisophyllea gossweileri,
Anisophyllea grandis,
Anisophyllea griffithii,
Anisophyllea guianensis,
Anisophyllea impressinervia,
Anisophyllea ismailii,
Anisophyllea laurina,
Anisophyllea manausensis,
Anisophyllea mayumbensis,
Anisophyllea meniaudi,
Anisophyllea myriosticta,
Anisophyllea nitida,
Anisophyllea obtusifolia,
Anisophyllea penninervata,
Anisophyllea pochetii,
Anisophyllea polyneura,
Anisophyllea pomifera,
Anisophyllea purpurascens,
Anisophyllea quangensis,
Anisophyllea reticulata,
Anisophyllea rhomboidea,
Anisophyllea scortechinii,
Anisophyllea sororia,
Anisophyllea strychnoides,
Anisophyllea poggei,
Anisophyllea madagascarensis,
Anisophyllea masoalensis,
Anisophyllea parafallax,
Anisophyllea schatzii,
Species in the Anisophylleaceae family
Anisophyllea apetala,
Anisophyllea beccariana,
Anisophyllea boehmii,
Anisophyllea brachystila,
Anisophyllea buchneri,
Anisophyllea buettneri,
Anisophyllea cabole,
Anisophyllea chartacea,
Anisophyllea cinnamomoides,
Anisophyllea cordata,
Anisophyllea corneri,
Anisophyllea curtisii,
Anisophyllea dichostila,
Anisophyllea disticha,
Anisophyllea exellii,
Anisophyllea fallax,
Anisophyllea ferruginea,
Anisophyllea fissipetala,
Anisophyllea fruticulosa,
Anisophyllea glandulifolia,
Anisophyllea globosa,
Anisophyllea gossweileri,
Anisophyllea grandis,
Anisophyllea griffithii,
Anisophyllea guianensis,
Anisophyllea impressinervia,
Anisophyllea ismailii,
Anisophyllea laurina,
Anisophyllea manausensis,
Anisophyllea mayumbensis,
Anisophyllea meniaudi,
Anisophyllea myriosticta,
Anisophyllea nitida,
Anisophyllea obtusifolia,
Anisophyllea penninervata,
Anisophyllea pochetii,
Anisophyllea polyneura,
Anisophyllea pomifera,
Anisophyllea purpurascens,
Anisophyllea quangensis,
Anisophyllea reticulata,
Anisophyllea rhomboidea,
Anisophyllea scortechinii,
Anisophyllea sororia,
Anisophyllea strychnoides,
Anisophyllea poggei,
Anisophyllea madagascarensis,
Anisophyllea masoalensis,
Anisophyllea parafallax,
Anisophyllea schatzii,