Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
197260

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Vig.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)14: 179 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196589

Common Names

  • Otoptera madagascariensis
  • Madagascar Otoptera
  • Madagascar Otoptera Bean

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Description

Otoptera madagascariensis (also called Madagascar Otoptera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a woody stem with a few branches. The leaves are simple, ovate to lanceolate, and the flowers are white or pink. It is found in dry forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Otoptera madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a source of fiber for making rope, paper, and other materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Otoptera madagascariensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a five-lobed calyx. The seed is a small, flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Otoptera madagascariensis can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Otoptera madagascariensis

Otoptera madagascariensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Otoptera madagascariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Otoptera madagascariensis?

Otoptera madagascariensis

What is the common name of Otoptera madagascariensis?

Madagascar Otoptera

What type of climate does Otoptera madagascariensis prefer?

Tropical and subtropical climates

Species in the Otoptera genus

Species in the Fabaceae family