Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gerrardii
ID:
531346

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Le Thomas

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Compt. Rend. Hebd. Séances Acad. Sci., Sér. D 274(11): 1655 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530678

Common Names

  • Ambavia gerrardii
  • Gerrardii Ambavia
  • Gerrardii Ambavia Moss

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Description

Ambavia gerrardii (also called Gerrard's Ambavia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a short stem, and its leaves are usually lanceolate, with a length of up to 10 cm. It grows in moist soils, in open fields, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ambavia gerrardii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ambavia gerrardii has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ambavia gerrardii can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes. It should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. It can tolerate light frost but should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Ambavia gerrardii

Ambavia gerrardii is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.

Ambavia gerrardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ambavia gerrardii?

Ambavia gerrardii

What is the family of Ambavia gerrardii?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Ambavia gerrardii?

Gerrard's Ambavia

Species in the Ambavia genus

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Annick Le Thomas (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Le Thomas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72022-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.