Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
trollii
ID:
943790

Status:
valid

Authors:
Capuron & Rauh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Kakteen And. Sukk. 12: 87 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943128

Common Names

  • Didierea trollii
  • Trollii Tree
  • Troll's Didierea

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Description

Didierea trollii (also called Troll's Didierea, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Madagascar. It has a single, thin, erect, leaf and a single, thin, erect, flower stem. It is found in humid forests, usually at altitudes of 500-1500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Didierea trollii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a source of food and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Didierea trollii has yellow flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didierea trollii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach its full size.

Where to Find Didierea trollii

Didierea trollii is native to Madagascar.

Species in the Didierea genus

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-61534: Based on the initial data import
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.