Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
908395

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 73: 690 (1926 publ. 1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000907730

Common Names

  • Yvesia madagascariensis
  • Madagascariensis Yvesia
  • Yvesia

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Description

Yvesia madagascariensis (also called Madagascar Yvesia, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Madagascar. It is a shrub, growing in dense clumps with stems up to 3 m tall and 2 cm in diameter. It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in other areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Yvesia madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Yvesia madagascariensis is white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and tall, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Yvesia madagascariensis is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach a height of 2-3 feet. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seedbed.

Where to Find Yvesia madagascariensis

Yvesia madagascariensis is found in Madagascar.

Species in the Yvesia 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:426783-1: 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].