Status:
valid
Authors:
Li Bing Zhang, Xin Chen & H.He
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 148: 41 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315142
Common Names
- Anisophyllea parafallax
- Parafallax anisophyllea
- Parafallax anisophyllea
Description
Anisophyllea parafallax (also called Parafallax, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has a dense, spreading crown and can grow up to 4 m tall. It is found in dry deciduous forests and coastal areas, often in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Anisophyllea parafallax is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anisophyllea parafallax is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisophyllea parafallax is a shrub or small tree that grows in full sun or partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Anisophyllea parafallax
Anisophyllea parafallax is a species of plant found in Madagascar.
Anisophyllea parafallax FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisophyllea parafallax?
Anisophyllea parafallax
What is the common name of Anisophyllea parafallax?
Parafallax anisophyllea
What is the natural habitat of Anisophyllea parafallax?
Anisophyllea parafallax is native to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar
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
Hai He: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.He' in the authors string.
Xin Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Xin Chen' in the authors string.