Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
1043461

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cavaco & Keraudren) R.M.K.Saunders

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 1413 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042799



Common Names

  • Fenerivia madagascariensis
  • Madagascar fenerivia
  • Fenerivia


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Description

Fenerivia madagascariensis (also called Madagascar Fenerivia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Madagascar. It has small, glossy leaves and produces white flowers in summer. It grows in a variety of habitats including tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Fenerivia madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fenerivia madagascariensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers that form in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fenerivia madagascariensis is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It is best grown in a sunny location and should be kept moist. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a moist, sterile medium.

Where to Find Fenerivia madagascariensis

Fenerivia madagascariensis is found in Madagascar.

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Monique Keraudren (1928-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keraudren' in the authors string.
Alberto Judice Leote Cavaco (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cavaco' in the authors string.
Richard M. K. Saunders (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.K.Saunders' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77116050-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.