Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
831284

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 2: 305 (1949 publ. 1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830619

Common Names

  • Comoranthus madagascariensis
  • Madagascar Comoranthus
  • Madagascar Comoranthus Tree

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Description

Comoranthus madagascariensis (also called Madagascar bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white or pink flowers and a bell-shaped calyx. It is native to Madagascar and is commonly found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Comoranthus madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Comoranthus madagascariensis has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comoranthus madagascariensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is often found in tropical rainforests. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Comoranthus madagascariensis

Comoranthus madagascariensis can be found in Madagascar.

Comoranthus madagascariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Comoranthus madagascariensis?

Comoranthus madagascariensis

What is the common name of Comoranthus madagascariensis?

Madagascar Bellflower

What is the natural habitat of Comoranthus madagascariensis?

It is native to Madagascar

Species in the Oleaceae family

Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,

References

Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:608825-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].