Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
perrieri
ID:
531403

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


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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.

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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,

References

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.