Status:
valid
Authors:
Hong-Wa
Source:
iplants
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 31: 330 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916765
Common Names
- Xerochlamys itremoensis
- Itremoensis Xerochlamys
- Itremo Xerochlamys
Description
Xerochlamys itremoensis (also called Itremo xerochlamys, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It grows in dry, sandy areas and is usually found in scrub, grasslands, and tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Xerochlamys itremoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xerochlamys itremoensis has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xerochlamys itremoensis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Xerochlamys itremoensis
Xerochlamys itremoensis can be found in the tropical rainforest of Madagascar.
Species in the Xerochlamys genus
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,
References
Cynthia Hong-Wa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hong-Wa' in the authors string.