Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
antongilensis
ID:
1302918

Status:
valid

Authors:
Randrian. & Lowry

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Boissiera 71: 31 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315372

Common Names

  • Antongilensis Abrahamia
  • Abrahamia Tree
  • Abrahamia Antongilensis

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Description

Abrahamia antongilensis (also called Antongil Abrahamia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It grows up to 10 m (33 ft) tall and has fragrant white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Abrahamia antongilensis is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abrahamia antongilensis has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abrahamia antongilensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in pots or in the ground.

Where to Find Abrahamia antongilensis

Abrahamia antongilensis is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Abrahamia antongilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abrahamia antongilensis?

Abrahamia antongilensis

What is the natural habitat of Abrahamia antongilensis?

Dry deciduous forests of Madagascar

What is the conservation status of Abrahamia antongilensis?

Endangered

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
Armand Randrianasolo (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Randrian.' in the authors string.