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
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.
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 Ecbolium genus
Ecbolium albiflorum,
Ecbolium amplexicaule,
Ecbolium barlerioides,
Ecbolium benoistii,
Ecbolium boranense,
Ecbolium clarkei,
Ecbolium fimbriatum,
Ecbolium flanaganii,
Ecbolium glabratum,
Ecbolium gymnostachyum,
Ecbolium hastatum,
Ecbolium humbertii,
Ecbolium ligustrinum,
Ecbolium madagascariense,
Ecbolium oblongifolium,
Ecbolium palmatum,
Ecbolium strictum,
Ecbolium subcordatum,
Ecbolium syringifolium,
Ecbolium tanzaniense,
Ecbolium viride,
Ecbolium spicatum,
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,