Status:
valid
Authors:
Benoist
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 8: 156 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530735
Common Names
- Ambongia perrieri
- Perrieri Ambongia
- Perrieri Ambongia Moss
Description
Ambongia perrieri (also called Perrier's Ambongia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Madagascar, where it grows in dry deciduous forests. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall, with opposite, ovate leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ambongia perrieri is used as an ornamental plant and has a wide variety of medicinal uses, including treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ambongia perrieri has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ambongia perrieri can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Ambongia perrieri
Ambongia perrieri can be found in Central and South America.
Ambongia perrieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ambongia perrieri?
Ambongia perrieri
What is the common name of Ambongia perrieri?
Perrier's Ambongia
What is the natural habitat of Ambongia perrieri?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Ambongia genus
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,