Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cavaco) Lorence
Source:
cmp
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 72: 86 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668529
Common Names
- Perrieri Ephippiandra
- Ephippiandra perrieri
- Perrier's Star Grass
Synonyms
- Hedycaryopsis perrieri Cavaco [unknown]
Description
Ephippiandra perrieri (also called Perrier's Ephippiandra, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Madagascar. It has small, white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It is found in heathlands, woodlands, and wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ephippiandra perrieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ephippiandra perrieri is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black drupe. The seedlings have a single, oval leaf with a serrated margin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ephippiandra perrieri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Ephippiandra perrieri
Ephippiandra perrieri can be found in Madagascar.
Ephippiandra perrieri FAQ
What is the common name of Ephippiandra perrieri?
Perrier's star-grass
What are the flower colors of Ephippiandra perrieri?
Yellow
What is the natural habitat of Ephippiandra perrieri?
Grassland and open woodland
Species in the Ephippiandra genus
Species in the Monimiaceae family
Austromatthaea elegans,
Carnegieodoxa eximia,
Decarydendron helenae,
Decarydendron lamii,
Decarydendron perrieri,
Decarydendron ranomafanense,
Ephippiandra domatiata,
Ephippiandra madagascariensis,
Ephippiandra masoalensis,
Ephippiandra microphylla,
Ephippiandra myrtoidea,
Ephippiandra perrieri,
Ephippiandra tsaratanensis,
Faika villosa,
Grazielanthus arkeocarpus,
Hedycarya alternifolia,
Hedycarya angustifolia,
Hedycarya aragoensis,
Hedycarya arborea,
Hedycarya badaunii,
Hedycarya chrysophylla,
Hedycarya cupulata,
Hedycarya denticulata,
Hedycarya dorstenioides,
Hedycarya engleriana,
Hedycarya erythrocarpa,
Hedycarya loxocarya,
Hedycarya neoebudica,
Hedycarya parvifolia,
Hedycarya perbracteolata,
Hedycarya rivularis,
Hedycarya symplocoides,
Hedycarya baudouinii,
Hemmantia webbii,
Hennecartia omphalandra,
Hortonia floribunda,
Hortonia ovalifolia,
Hortonia angustifolia,
Kairoa suberosa,
Kairoa endressiana,
Kairoa villosa,
Kairoa cromeana,
Kibara royenii,
Kibara roemeri,
Kibara rosselensis,
Kibara shungolensis,
Kibara sleumeri,
Kibara sudestensis,
Kibara warenensis,
Kibara versteeghii,