Status:
valid
Authors:
Hedge
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Fl. Madagasc. 175: 261 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232868
Common Names
- Madlabium
- Madlabium Magenteum
- Madlabium Magentum
Description
Madlabium magenteum (also called Magenta Madlabium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas and in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Madlabium magenteum is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes such as treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Madlabium magenteum has white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Madlabium magenteum is a tropical tree that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Madlabium magenteum
Madlabium magenteum can be found in tropical forests in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Madlabium magenteum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Madlabium magenteum?
Madlabium magenteum
What is the common name of Madlabium magenteum?
Magenta madlabium
What is the native range of Madlabium magenteum?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Madlabium genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,