Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Candollea 3: 144 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140568
Common Names
- Waltheria Madagascariensis
- Madagascariensis Waltheria
- Waltheria Waltheria
Description
Waltheria madagascariensis (also called Madagascar waltheria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a small shrub, native to Madagascar, growing up to 2 m tall. It is found in humid forests, from sea level to 1,000 m altitude.
Uses & Benefits
Waltheria madagascariensis is used as a source of food, fuel, and timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Waltheria madagascariensis has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Waltheria madagascariensis can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Waltheria madagascariensis
Waltheria madagascariensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern and western parts of the island.
Species in the Waltheria genus
Waltheria collina,
Waltheria bahamensis,
Waltheria brachypetala,
Waltheria virgata,
Waltheria viscosissima,
Waltheria pyrolifolia,
Waltheria astropus,
Waltheria glabra,
Waltheria glomerata,
Waltheria communis,
Waltheria albicans,
Waltheria arenaria,
Waltheria arenicola,
Waltheria lophanthus,
Waltheria operculata,
Waltheria indica,
Waltheria involucrata,
Waltheria lanceolata,
Waltheria carmensarae,
Waltheria berteroi,
Waltheria madagascariensis,
Waltheria ackermanniana,
Waltheria carpinifolia,
Waltheria cinerascens,
Waltheria excelsa,
Waltheria ferruginea,
Waltheria glazioviana,
Waltheria macrophylla,
Waltheria maritima,
Waltheria paniculata,
Waltheria petiolata,
Waltheria polyantha,
Waltheria rotundifolia,
Waltheria calcicola,
Waltheria ovata,
Waltheria microphylla,
Waltheria acapulcensis,
Waltheria detonsa,
Waltheria acuminata,
Waltheria conzattii,
Waltheria lundelliana,
Waltheria pringlei,
Waltheria tridentata,
Waltheria tomentosa,
Waltheria bracteosa,
Waltheria preslii,
Waltheria bicolor,
Waltheria fryxellii,
Waltheria procumbens,
Waltheria ladewii,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,