Tristellateia acutifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
1077014
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boivin ex Arènes
Source:
tro
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 12: 252 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076352
Common Names
- Tristellateia acutifolia
- Sharp-leaved Tristellateia
- Sharp-leaved Star Flower
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Tristellateia acutifolia (also called Acute-leaved Tristellateia, Acute-leaved Tree, and Acute-leaved Magnolia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Madagascar. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, yellow-green flowers. It is found in forests and woodlands, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tristellateia acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tristellateia acutifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tristellateia acutifolia can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.
Where to Find Tristellateia acutifolia
Tristellateia acutifolia is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and northern parts of the country.
Species in the Tristellateia genus
Tristellateia pubescens, Tristellateia greveana, Tristellateia bernierana, Tristellateia grandiflora, Tristellateia sancti-andreae, Tristellateia cordifolia, Tristellateia acutifolia, Tristellateia rigalii, Tristellateia ambondrensis, Tristellateia stenoptera, Tristellateia ovalifolia, Tristellateia dulcamara, Tristellateia cocculifolia, Tristellateia ambongensis, Tristellateia goudotii, Tristellateia isalensis, Tristellateia bojerana, Tristellateia madagascariensis, Tristellateia stenactis, Tristellateia squarrosa, Tristellateia africana, Tristellateia australasiae,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19500689: Based on the initial data import
Jean Arènes (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arènes' in the authors string.
Louis Hyacinthe Boivin (1808-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boivin' in the authors string.