Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
572839

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Thouars ex Ker Gawl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 9: t. 730 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572171

Common Names

  • Brexia madagascariensis
  • Madagascar Brexia
  • Madagascariensis Brexia

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Synonyms

  • Venana madagascariensis Lam. [unknown]
  • Theophrasta madagascariensis (Lam.) Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Thomassetia seychellana Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Brexia acanthifolia Noronha ex Tul. [unknown]
  • Brexia amplifolia Noronha [unknown]
  • Brexia apoda H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Brexia arborea H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Brexia cauliflora Tul. [unknown]
  • Brexia chrysophylla Sweet [unknown]
  • Brexia coursiana H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Brexia decurrens H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Brexia digyna Noronha ex Tul. [unknown]
  • Brexia heterophylla Bojer [unknown]
  • Brexia horombensis Leroy [unknown]
  • Brexia humbertii H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Brexia lucanana Lubbers [unknown]
  • Brexia madagascariensis microcarpa (Tul.) F.Friedmann [unknown]
  • Brexia madagascariensis mossambicensis Oliv. [unknown]
  • Brexia microcarpa Tul. [unknown]
  • Brexia montana H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Brexia ovatifolia Noronha ex Tul. [unknown]
  • Brexia serrata J.Presl [unknown]
  • Brexia spinosa Lindl. [unknown]
  • Clavija serrata (Hoffmanns.) Mez [unknown]
  • Brexia montana bracteata H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Brexia ovatifolia Noronha [unknown]
  • Brexia acanthifolia Noronha [unknown]
  • Brexia digynia Noronha [unknown]
  • Brexia serrata C.Presl [deprecated]
  • Venana cauliflora (Tul.) Baill. [unknown]

Description

Brexia madagascariensis (also called Madagascar Brexia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It grows up to 3 meters in height and has glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Brexia madagascariensis is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as a tonic. It is also used to treat fever, rheumatism, and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brexia madagascariensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a slightly serrated margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brexia madagascariensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be planted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Brexia madagascariensis

Brexia madagascariensis is native to Madagascar.

Brexia madagascariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brexia madagascariensis?

Brexia madagascariensis

What is the natural habitat of Brexia madagascariensis?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common uses of Brexia madagascariensis?

Ornamental plant, medicinal uses

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2683276: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.
Louis-Marie Aubert du Petit-Thouars (1758-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thouars' in the authors string.