Status:
valid
Authors:
Rauh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 1: 49 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943984
Common Names
- Alluaudiopsis
- Marnieriana
- Alluaudiopsis marnieriana
Description
Alluaudiopsis marnieriana (also called Marnier's 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 marnieriana 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 marnieriana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alluaudiopsis marnieriana 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 marnieriana
Alluaudiopsis marnieriana 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,