Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magenteum
ID:
233537

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

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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.

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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,

References