Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
globosa
ID:
537972

Status:
valid

Authors:
Madani

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Sandakania 3: 53 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537304

Common Names

  • Anisophyllea globosa
  • Globosa Anisophyllea
  • Globose Anisophyllea

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Description

Anisophyllea globosa (also called Globe 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 globosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, parks and other landscaped areas. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat skin diseases, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anisophyllea globosa is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with long, slender stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisophyllea globosa 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 globosa

Anisophyllea globosa is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Anisophyllea globosa FAQ

What is the common name of Anisophyllea globosa?

Globosa Anisophyllea

What type of soil is best for Anisophyllea globosa?

Humus-rich, well-drained soil

How much sun does Anisophyllea globosa 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,

References

Leopold Madani: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Madani' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:975778-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.