Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
darainensis
ID:
1302919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Randrian. & Lowry

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Boissiera 71: 47 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315373

Common Names

  • Darainensis Abrahamia
  • Abrahamia Tree
  • Abrahamia Darainensis

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Description

Abrahamia darainensis (also called Darain 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 darainensis 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 darainensis 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 darainensis is a shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Abrahamia darainensis

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

Abrahamia darainensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abrahamia darainensis?

Abrahamia darainensis

What is the natural habitat of Abrahamia darainensis?

Dry deciduous forests of Madagascar

What is the conservation status of Abrahamia darainensis?

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.