Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
bakerianum
ID:
1302946

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Drake) Kainul. & Razafim.

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 282: 269 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315400

Common Names

  • Peponidium bakerianum
  • Bakerianum Peponidium
  • Bakerianum False-mimosa

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Description

Peponidium bakerianum (also called Baker's Peponidium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Madagascar and grows in moist, shady areas. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Peponidium bakerianum is a species of tree that is native to Madagascar. It is used for making furniture, baskets, and other household items. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peponidium bakerianum are yellow or orange in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peponidium bakerianum is a succulent that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in pots or in the ground.

Where to Find Peponidium bakerianum

Peponidium bakerianum is native to Madagascar and can be found in humid, shady areas.

Peponidium bakerianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peponidium bakerianum?

Peponidium bakerianum

What are the common names of Peponidium bakerianum?

African tulip, African tulip tree

What is the natural habitat of Peponidium bakerianum?

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

Species in the Peponidium genus

Peponidium calcaratum, Peponidium capuronii, Peponidium cuspidatum, Peponidium flavum, Peponidium homolleae, Peponidium horridum, Peponidium humbertii, Peponidium ihosyense, Peponidium lanceolatifolium, Peponidium madagascariense, Peponidium occidentale, Peponidium orientale, Peponidium pallens, Peponidium pallidum, Peponidium parvifolium, Peponidium perrieri, Peponidium pervilleanoides, Peponidium pervilleanum, Peponidium tsaratananense, Peponidium velutinum, Peponidium crassifolium, Peponidium marojejyense, Peponidium latiflorum, Peponidium humbertianum, Peponidium decaryi, Peponidium sakalavense, Peponidium sahafaryense, Peponidium buxifolium, Peponidium bosseri, Peponidium boinense, Peponidium blepharodon, Peponidium arenesianum, Peponidium anoveanum, Peponidium cystiporon, Peponidium ankaranense, Peponidium viguieri, Peponidium venulosum, Peponidium tamatavense, Peponidium subevenium, Peponidium alleizettei, Peponidium ovato-oblongum, Peponidium densiflorum, Peponidium micranthum, Peponidium boivinianum, Peponidium homolleanum, Peponidium bakerianum, Peponidium carinatum, Peponidium celastroides,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

Emmanuel Drake del Castillo (1855-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drake' in the authors string.
Sylvain G. Razafimandimbison: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Razafim.' in the authors string.
Kent Kainulainen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kainul.' in the authors string.