Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
madagascariense
ID:
660112

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vollesen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 673 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659444

Common Names

  • Ecbolium madagascariense
  • Madagascariense's Ecbolium
  • Madagascariense Ecbolium

Searching for Ecbolium madagascariense? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Ecbolium madagascariense (also called Ecbolium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ecbolium madagascariense is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, inflammation, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Ecbolium madagascariense flower is a white, fragrant, four-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Ecbolium madagascariense? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Ecbolium madagascariense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cutting moist and it should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Ecbolium madagascariense

Ecbolium madagascariense is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, such as Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Ecbolium madagascariense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ecbolium madagascariense?

Ecbolium madagascariense

What is the common name of Ecbolium madagascariense?

Madagascar Ecbolium

What type of plant is Ecbolium madagascariense?

Evergreen shrub

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

Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.