Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
sahafariense
ID:
1303121

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Gaut. & Naciri

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Candollea 73(1): 124. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315575

Common Names

  • Capurodendron Sahafariense
  • Sahafariense
  • Capurodendron

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Description

Capurodendron sahafariense (also called Sahafary Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Madagascar. It is a shrub-like cactus with long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Capurodendron sahafariense is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine as a remedy for respiratory ailments and to treat fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Capurodendron sahafariense has small white flowers that are fragrant and grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capurodendron sahafariense is a tropical plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Capurodendron sahafariense

Capurodendron sahafariense is native to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

Laurent Gautier (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Gaut.' in the authors string.
Yamama Naciri (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naciri' in the authors string.