Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
716763

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam. ex Poir.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 6: 314 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716096

Common Names

  • Harungana madagascariensis
  • Madagascariensis Harungana
  • Harungana Harungana

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Description

Harungana madagascariensis (also called Madagascar Harungana, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has small, white flowers and grows up to 2 meters in height. It grows in rocky soils and in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Harungana madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Harungana madagascariensis is yellow and bell-shaped, with six petals and six sepals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped structure, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Harungana madagascariensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 6 inches tall.

Where to Find Harungana madagascariensis

Harungana madagascariensis is native to Madagascar. It is a shrub or small tree that grows in moist, shady areas.

Harungana madagascariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Harungana madagascariensis?

Harungana madagascariensis

What is the common name of Harungana madagascariensis?

Madagascan Harungana

What is the natural habitat of Harungana madagascariensis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Hypericaceae family

Cratoxylum arborescens, Cratoxylum cochinchinense, Cratoxylum formosum, Cratoxylum glaucum, Cratoxylum maingayi, Cratoxylum sumatranum, Eliea articulata, Harungana madagascariensis, Harungana montana, Harungana montana, Harungana rubescens, Hypericum abilianum, Hypericum aciferum, Hypericum acmosepalum, Hypericum acostanum, Hypericum addingtonii, Hypericum adenotrichum, Hypericum adpressum, Hypericum aegypticum, Hypericum aethiopicum, Hypericum afrum, Hypericum amblyocalyx, Hypericum amblysepalum, Hypericum andjerinum, Hypericum androsaemum, Hypericum annulatum, Hypericum apiculatum, Hypericum apricum, Hypericum armenum, Hypericum asahinae, Hypericum ascyron, Hypericum asperuloides, Hypericum asperulum, Hypericum assamicum, Hypericum athoum, Hypericum atomarium, Hypericum attenuatum, Hypericum aucheri, Hypericum augustinii, Hypericum australe, Hypericum aviculariifolium, Hypericum baccharoides, Hypericum balearicum, Hypericum balfourii, Hypericum barbatum, Hypericum beanii, Hypericum beccarii, Hypericum bellum, Hypericum benghalense, Hypericum bequaertii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2840115: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.