Alluaudiopsis fiherenensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fiherenensis
ID:
944635
Status:
valid
Authors:
Humbert & Choux
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Compt. Rend. Hebd. Séances Acad. Sci. 199: 1651 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943973
Common Names
- Alluaudiopsis
- Fiherenensis
- Alluaudiopsis fiherenensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alluaudiopsis fiherenensis (also called Fiherenensis Alluaudiopsis, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby, evergreen plant of the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It has slender stems and small, yellowish-white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Alluaudiopsis fiherenensis is a species of plant in the Didiereaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge, and its wood is used for fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alluaudiopsis fiherenensis is small, white and tubular with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, white, oval-shaped seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alluaudiopsis fiherenensis is best propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Alluaudiopsis fiherenensis
Alluaudiopsis fiherenensis can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Alluaudiopsis genus
Species in the Didiereaceae family
Alluaudia ascendens, Alluaudia comosa, Alluaudia dumosa, Alluaudia humbertii, Alluaudia montagnacii, Alluaudia procera, Alluaudiopsis fiherenensis, Alluaudiopsis marnieriana, Calyptrotheca somalensis, Calyptrotheca taitensis, Ceraria carrissoana, Ceraria fruticulosa, Ceraria longipedunculata, Ceraria namaquensis, Ceraria pygmaea, Ceraria kuneneana, Ceraria kaokoensis, Decarya madagascariensis, Didierea madagascariensis, Didierea trollii, Portulacaria afra, Portulacaria armiana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-6240: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.
Pierre Choux (1890-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choux' in the authors string.