Status:
valid
Authors:
Labat, M.Pignal & O.Pascal
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 19: 214 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221727
Common Names
- Labramia mayottensis
- Mayotte Labramia
- Mayotte-Growing Labramia
Description
Labramia mayottensis (also called Mayotte 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 mayottensis 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 mayottensis 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
Cultivation and propagation of Labramia mayottensis: This species is propagated by seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be protected from strong winds. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Labramia mayottensis
Labramia mayottensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and western regions of the island.
Labramia mayottensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Labramia mayottensis?
Labramia mayottensis
What is the natural habitat of Labramia mayottensis?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What is the color of Labramia mayottensis'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,
References
Olivier Pascal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Pascal' in the authors string.