Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
manongarivensis
ID:
507110

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 28: 32 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506442

Common Names

  • Aspidostemon Manongarivensis
  • Manongarivensis Aspidostemon
  • Manongarivensis's Aspidostemon

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Description

Aspidostemon manongarivensis (also called 'Manongarivo Aspidostemon', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a woody stem and its leaves are small, linear and bristly. It is found in dry deciduous forests, grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidostemon manongarivensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspidostemon manongarivensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidostemon manongarivensis is a perennial herb native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Aspidostemon manongarivensis

Aspidostemon manongarivensis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Aspidostemon manongarivensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidostemon manongarivensis?

Aspidostemon manongarivensis

What is the natural habitat of Aspidostemon manongarivensis?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common uses of Aspidostemon manongarivensis?

Medicinal, ornamental, and food uses

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2603587: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.