Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
1046299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Briq.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 2: 39 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045637



Common Names

  • Madagascar Symplectochilus
  • Madagascar Plant
  • Madagascar Flower


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Uses & Benefits

Symplectochilus madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symplectochilus madagascariensis has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplectochilus madagascariensis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Symplectochilus madagascariensis

Symplectochilus madagascariensis is native to Madagascar.

Species in the Symplectochilus 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,

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