Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
humbertiana
ID:
628394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cavaco

Source:
iplants

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 97: 96 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627726

Common Names

  • Sarcolaena humbertiana
  • Humbertiana Sarcolaena
  • Humbertiana's Sarcolaena

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Description

Sarcolaena humbertiana (also called Humbert's Sarcolaena, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has small, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcolaena humbertiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sarcolaena humbertiana has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcolaena humbertiana is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Sarcolaena humbertiana

Sarcolaena humbertiana is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests and woodlands.

Sarcolaena humbertiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcolaena humbertiana?

Sarcolaena humbertiana

What is the common name of Sarcolaena humbertiana?

Humbert's Sarcolaena

Where is Sarcolaena humbertiana found?

Sarcolaena humbertiana is found in Madagascar.

Species in the Sarcolaenaceae family

Eremolaena darainensis, Eremolaena humblotiana, Eremolaena rotundifolia, Leptolaena abrahamii, Leptolaena arenaria, Leptolaena cuspidata, Leptolaena delphinensis, Leptolaena gautieri, Leptolaena masoalensis, Leptolaena multiflora, Leptolaena pauciflora, Leptolaena raymondii, Mediusella bernieri, Pentachlaena betamponensis, Pentachlaena latifolia, Pentachlaena orientalis, Pentachlaena vestita, Perrierodendron boinense, Perrierodendron capuronii, Perrierodendron occidentale, Perrierodendron quartzitorum, Perrierodendron rodoense, Rhodolaena acutifolia, Rhodolaena altivola, Rhodolaena bakeriana, Rhodolaena coriacea, Rhodolaena humblotii, Rhodolaena leroyana, Rhodolaena macrocarpa, Sarcolaena codonochlamys, Sarcolaena delphinensis, Sarcolaena eriophora, Sarcolaena grandiflora, Sarcolaena humbertiana, Sarcolaena isaloensis, Sarcolaena multiflora, Sarcolaena oblongifolia, Schizolaena capuronii, Schizolaena cauliflora, Schizolaena cavacoana, Schizolaena charlotteae, Schizolaena elongata, Schizolaena exinvolucrata, Schizolaena gereaui, Schizolaena hystrix, Schizolaena isaloensis, Schizolaena manomboensis, Schizolaena masoalensis, Schizolaena microphylla, Schizolaena milleri,