Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perrieri
ID:
1302951

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: 464 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315405

Common Names

  • Oldeania perrieri
  • Perrier's Oldeania
  • Perrier's Firebush

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Description

Oldeania perrieri (also called Perrier's Oldeania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Madagascar and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oldeania perrieri has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oldeania perrieri has white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oldeania perrieri is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Oldeania perrieri

Oldeania perrieri is native to Madagascar and can be found in humid, shady areas.

Oldeania perrieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oldeania perrieri?

Oldeania perrieri

What are the common names of Oldeania perrieri?

African tulip, African tulip tree

What is the natural habitat of Oldeania perrieri?

It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa

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:77166732-1: 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].