Rhaphiostylis madagascariensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Metteniusales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
1230914
Status:
valid
Authors:
Capuron
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Adansonia n.s., 10: 510. 1971
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230252
Common Names
- Rhaphiostylis madagascariensis
- Madagascar Rasp Fern
- Madagascar Rasp-Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhaphiostylis madagascariensis (also called 'Madagascan Rhaphiostylis' and 'Madagascan Ericaceae', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of about 2 m. Its leaves are obovate and dark green in color. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhaphiostylis madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhaphiostylis madagascariensis has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a terminal umbel. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhaphiostylis madagascariensis is a tropical shrub native to Madagascar. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or sand. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment and mist them regularly. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Rhaphiostylis madagascariensis
Rhaphiostylis madagascariensis can be found in tropical rainforests in Madagascar.
Rhaphiostylis madagascariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhaphiostylis madagascariensis?
Rhaphiostylis madagascariensis
What is the common name of Rhaphiostylis madagascariensis?
Madagascariensis
What is the natural habitat of Rhaphiostylis madagascariensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Rhaphiostylis genus
Rhaphiostylis poggei, Rhaphiostylis preussii, Rhaphiostylis beninensis, Rhaphiostylis fusca, Rhaphiostylis ovatifolia, Rhaphiostylis parvifolia, Rhaphiostylis subsessilifolia, Rhaphiostylis ferruginea, Rhaphiostylis cordifolia, Rhaphiostylis elegans, Rhaphiostylis madagascariensis, Rhaphiostylis minima,
Species in the Metteniusaceae family
Apodytes bebile, Apodytes abbottii, Apodytes brachystylis, Apodytes clusiifolia, Apodytes dimidiata, Apodytes geldenhuysii, Apodytes grandifolia, Apodytes thouvenotii, Metteniusa edulis, Metteniusa nucifera, Metteniusa tessmanniana, Metteniusa cogolloi, Poraqueiba paraensis, Poraqueiba sericea, Poraqueiba guianensis, Rhaphiostylis poggei, Rhaphiostylis preussii, Rhaphiostylis beninensis, Rhaphiostylis fusca, Rhaphiostylis ovatifolia, Rhaphiostylis parvifolia, Rhaphiostylis subsessilifolia, Rhaphiostylis ferruginea, Rhaphiostylis cordifolia, Rhaphiostylis elegans, Rhaphiostylis madagascariensis, Rhaphiostylis minima,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50062347: Based on the initial data import
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.