Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ankaranensis
ID:
1063780

Status:
valid

Authors:
Capuron & Sleumer

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 12: 92 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063118

Common Names

  • Ludia Ankaranensis
  • Ankarana Ludia
  • Ankarana Ludia Tree

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Description

Ludia ankaranensis (also called 'Ankarana ludia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and the Comoros, and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrubland. It is a small shrub with small, white flowers and ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ludia ankaranensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ludia ankaranensis is white or pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single, oval-shaped cotyledon with two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ludia ankaranensis can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Ludia ankaranensis

Ludia ankaranensis is native to Madagascar. It can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13201221: Based on the initial data import
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.