Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
862081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 51: 465 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861416

Common Names

  • Cynosurus virgatus
  • Cyperochloa Hirsuta
  • Cyphochlaena Madagascariensis

Searching for Cyphochlaena madagascariensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Cyphochlaena madagascariensis (also called Madagascar Cyphochlaena, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small evergreen tree or shrub growing to a height of 5-10 m. It is native to Madagascar and is found in tropical montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cyphochlaena madagascariensis is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyphochlaena madagascariensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

Searching for Cyphochlaena madagascariensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cyphochlaena madagascariensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Cyphochlaena madagascariensis

Cyphochlaena madagascariensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in moist forests.

Cyphochlaena madagascariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyphochlaena madagascariensis?

Cyphochlaena madagascariensis

What is the common name of Cyphochlaena madagascariensis?

Madagascar Canegrass

What is the habitat of Cyphochlaena madagascariensis?

It is found in wet, marshy areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows

Species in the Cyphochlaena genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397242-1: 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].