Oldeania madagascariensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Camus) D.Z.Li, Y.X.Zhang & Haev.
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 55: 463 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315524
Common Names
- Oldeania madagascariensis
- Madagascar Oldeania
- Madagascan Oldeania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oldeania madagascariensis (also called 'Madagascar Oldeania', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It grows up to 2m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.2m. It prefers moist, sheltered sites in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.
Uses & Benefits
Oldeania madagascariensis is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture and tools. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oldeania madagascariensis is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oldeania madagascariensis is a species of wild banana native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by suckering. It prefers a warm, humid climate and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Oldeania madagascariensis
Oldeania madagascariensis is found in the highlands of Madagascar.
Oldeania madagascariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oldeania madagascariensis?
Oldeania madagascariensis
What type of plant is Oldeania madagascariensis?
It is a shrub
Where is Oldeania madagascariensis found?
It is found in Madagascar
Species in the Oldeania 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
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Thomas Haevermans (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haev.' in the authors string.
De Zhu Li (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Z.Li' in the authors string.
Yu Xiao Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.X.Zhang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77166730-1: 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].