Cyathula madagascariensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
1046695
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cavaco
Source:
tro
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 14: 263–264 1952
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046033
Common Names
- Cyathula madagascariensis
- Madagascar Cyathula
- Madagascariensis Cyathula
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Cyathula madagascariensis (also called Madagascar Cyathula, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathula madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyathula madagascariensis has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, linear leaves.
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Cyathula madagascariensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet. They can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Cyathula madagascariensis
Cyathula madagascariensis is native to Madagascar.
Species in the Cyathula genus
Cyathula achyranthoides, Cyathula biflora, Cyathula braunii, Cyathula capitata, Cyathula ceylanica, Cyathula coriacea, Cyathula cylindrica, Cyathula divulsa, Cyathula erinacea, Cyathula fernando-poensis, Cyathula humbertiana, Cyathula lanceolata, Cyathula madagascaricuais, Cyathula mollis, Cyathula natalensis, Cyathula obtusifolia, Cyathula officinalis, Cyathula orthacantha, Cyathula perrieriana, Cyathula pobeguinii, Cyathula polycephala, Cyathula prostrata, Cyathula semirosulata, Cyathula sphaerocephala, Cyathula tomentosa, Cyathula triuncinata, Cyathula triuncinella, Cyathula uncinulata, Cyathula madagascariensis,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1100363: Based on the initial data import
Alberto Judice Leote Cavaco (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cavaco' in the authors string.