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
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.
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 Harungana genus
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Eliea articulata,
Harungana madagascariensis,
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Harungana montana,
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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,