Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
madagascariense
ID:
457493

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

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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.

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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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