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
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.
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
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,