Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 2: 639 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456825
Common Names
- Trilepisium madagascariense
- Madagascar Trilepisium
- Trilepisium Madagascariense
Synonyms
- Bosqueia angolensis Ficalho [unknown]
- Bosqueia boiviniana Cord. ex Baill. [unknown]
- Bosqueia calcicola Leandri [unknown]
- Bosqueia carvalhoana Engl. [unknown]
- Bosqueia cerasiflora Volkens ex Engl. [unknown]
- Bosqueia danguyana Leandri [unknown]
- Bosqueia gymnandra Baker [unknown]
- Bosqueia manongarivensis Leandri [unknown]
- Bosqueia occidentalis Leandri [unknown]
- Bosqueia orientalis Leandri [unknown]
- Bosqueia phoberos Baill. [unknown]
- Bosqueia thouarsiana Cord. ex Baill. [unknown]
- Bosqueia welwitschii Engl. [unknown]
- Bosqueia thouarsiana pyriformis Baill. [unknown]
- Bosqueia cerasifolia Volk. ex Engl. [unknown]
- Pontya excelsa A.Chev. [unknown]
- Bosqueia thouarsiana acuminata Baill. [unknown]
Description
Trilepisium madagascariense (also called ‘Madagascar Trilepisium’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree with a rounded crown, reaching up to 10 m in height. It has a greyish-brown bark and elliptic-oblong leaves. It is native to Madagascar and grows in lowland rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Trilepisium madagascariense is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make a type of dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trilepisium madagascariense is a white or yellowish-white, tubular corolla with four lobes. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trilepisium madagascariense is a tropical tree species native to the rainforests of Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light and water.
Where to Find Trilepisium madagascariense
Trilepisium madagascariense can be found in Madagascar.
Trilepisium madagascariense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trilepisium madagascariense?
Trilepisium madagascariense
What is the common name of Trilepisium madagascariense?
Madagascar Trilepisium
What is the family of Trilepisium madagascariense?
Annonaceae
Species in the Trilepisium genus
Species in the Moraceae family
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Antiaropsis uniflora,
Artocarpus albobrunneus,
Artocarpus altilis,
Artocarpus altissimus,
Artocarpus anisophyllus,
Artocarpus annulatus,
Artocarpus avatifolius,
Artocarpus blancoi,
Artocarpus brevipedunculatus,
Artocarpus camansi,
Artocarpus chama,
Artocarpus corneri,
Artocarpus elasticus,
Artocarpus excelsus,
Artocarpus fulvicortex,
Artocarpus glaucus,
Artocarpus gomezianus,
Artocarpus gongshanensis,
Artocarpus heterophyllus,
Artocarpus hirsutus,
Artocarpus hispidus,
Artocarpus horridus,
Artocarpus hypargyreus,
Artocarpus integer,
Artocarpus jarrettiae,
Artocarpus kemando,
Artocarpus lacucha,
Artocarpus lanceifolius,
Artocarpus longifolius,
Artocarpus lowii,
Artocarpus mariannensis,
Artocarpus multifidus,
Artocarpus nanchuanensis,
Artocarpus nigrifolius,
Artocarpus nitidus,
Artocarpus nobilis,
Artocarpus obtusus,
Artocarpus odoratissimus,
Artocarpus palembanicus,
Artocarpus petelotii,
Artocarpus pinnatisectus,
Artocarpus pithecogallus,
Artocarpus primackii,
Artocarpus reticulatus,