Status:
valid
Authors:
(M.M.Hartog ex Baill.) Aubrév.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 3: 27 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221725
Common Names
- Labramia costata
- Costate Labramia
- Costate-Leaved Labramia
Synonyms
- Manilkara costata Dubard [unknown]
- Manilkara guillotii (Hochr.) H.J.Lam [unknown]
- Mimusops costata M.M.Hartog ex Baill. [unknown]
- Mimusops guillotii Hochr. [unknown]
Description
Labramia costata (also called Costate labramia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests. It has white flowers and grey-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Labramia costata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used in aromatherapy. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Labramia costata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single, yellow-green seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Labramia costata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate light frosts. It can be grown in a container or in the ground and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat, compact shape.
Where to Find Labramia costata
Labramia costata is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and western regions of the island.
Labramia costata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Labramia costata?
Labramia costata
What is the natural habitat of Labramia costata?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What is the color of Labramia costata's flowers?
White or greenish-white
Species in the Labramia genus
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,