Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
andringitrensis
ID:
1083540

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Perrier) Jacq.-Fél.

Source:
tro

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 2, 13(2): 188 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082878

Common Names

  • Rousseauxia Andringitrensis
  • Andringitrensis Rousseauxia
  • Andringitra Rousseauxia

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Description

Rousseauxia andringitrensis (also called 'Andringitrensis Rousseauxia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are green on top and yellow underneath. It prefers moist, shady areas and grows best in soil that is rich in organic matter.

Uses & Benefits

Rousseauxia andringitrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rousseauxia andringitrensis has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Rousseauxia andringitrensis

Rousseauxia andringitrensis is native to the tropical forests of Madagascar.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20304736: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Henri Jacques-Félix (1907-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.-Fél.' in the authors string.