Myodocarpus vieillardii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vieillardii
ID:
247625
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brongn. & Gris
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 12: 270 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246957
Common Names
- Myodocarpus vieillardii
- Vieillardii Bush
- Myodocarpus Bush
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- Myodocarpus elegans Dubard & R.Vig. [valid]
- Myodocarpus vieillardii longipes Dubard & R.Vig. [valid]
Description
Myodocarpus vieillardii (also called Vieillard's Myodocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It grows up to 10 meters tall and has elliptic-lanceolate leaves. It is found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Myodocarpus vieillardii is used for its ornamental value in gardens. It is also used for its timber, which is used for making furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Myodocarpus vieillardii is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Myodocarpus vieillardii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sheltered position.
Where to Find Myodocarpus vieillardii
Myodocarpus vieillardii is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Myodocarpus vieillardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myodocarpus vieillardii?
Myodocarpus vieillardii
What is the family of Myodocarpus vieillardii?
Myodocarpaceae
What is the common name of Myodocarpus vieillardii?
Vieillard's myodocarpus
Species in the Myodocarpus genus
Species in the Myodocarpaceae family
Delarbrea balansae, Delarbrea collina, Delarbrea harmsii, Delarbrea longicarpa, Delarbrea michieana, Delarbrea montana, Delarbrea paradoxa, Myodocarpus crassifolius, Myodocarpus fraxinifolius, Myodocarpus gracilis, Myodocarpus involucratus, Myodocarpus lanceolatus, Myodocarpus pinnatus, Myodocarpus simplicifolius, Myodocarpus vieillardii,
References
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:91064-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.