Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
838522

Status:
valid

Authors:
Villiers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 10: 369 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837857

Common Names

  • Madagascariensis Leptaulus
  • Madagascariensis Leaf Flower
  • Leptaulus madagascariensis

Searching for Leptaulus madagascariensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Leptaulus madagascariensis (also called African Fishtail Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Madagascar. It grows in lowland rainforest, swamp forest, and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Leptaulus madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptaulus madagascariensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green with two small leaves.

Searching for Leptaulus madagascariensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Leptaulus madagascariensis is a species of plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Leptaulus madagascariensis

Leptaulus madagascariensis is found in Madagascar.

Leptaulus madagascariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptaulus madagascariensis?

Leptaulus madagascariensis

What is the family of Leptaulus madagascariensis?

Arecaceae

What is the common name of Leptaulus madagascariensis?

Madagascan leptaulus

Species in the Cardiopteridaceae family

Cardiopteris moluccana, Cardiopteris quinqueloba, Citronella apogon, Citronella costaricensis, Citronella engleriana, Citronella gongonha, Citronella incarum, Citronella latifolia, Citronella lucidula, Citronella macrocarpa, Citronella melliodora, Citronella moorei, Citronella mucronata, Citronella paniculata, Citronella philippinensis, Citronella samoensis, Citronella sarmentosa, Citronella silvatica, Citronella smythii, Citronella suaveolens, Citronella vitiensis, Citronella hirsuta, Dendrobangia boliviana, Dendrobangia multinervia, Gonocaryum calleryanum, Gonocaryum cognatum, Gonocaryum crassifolium, Gonocaryum gracile, Gonocaryum impressinervium, Gonocaryum litorale, Gonocaryum lobbianum, Gonocaryum macrophyllum, Gonocaryum minus, Gonocaryum poilanei, Gonocaryum sleumeri, Leptaulus citrioides, Leptaulus congolanus, Leptaulus daphnoides, Leptaulus grandifolius, Leptaulus holstii, Leptaulus madagascariensis, Pseudobotrys dorae, Pseudobotrys cauliflorus,

References