Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.DC.) Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 161 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732634
Common Names
- Madagascariensis Isolona
- Madagascariensis False Eranthemum
- Madagascariensis False Eranthemum
Description
Isolona madagascariensis (also called Madagascar bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has white, bell-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Isolona madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isolona madagascariensis is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single, long stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isolona madagascariensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It is propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The divisions should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Isolona madagascariensis
Isolona madagascariensis can be found in Madagascar.
Isolona madagascariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isolona madagascariensis?
Isolona madagascariensis
What is the family of Isolona madagascariensis?
Rubiaceae
Where is Isolona madagascariensis found?
It is found in tropical Africa
Species in the Isolona genus
Isolona linearis,
Isolona campanulata,
Isolona capuronii,
Isolona cauliflora,
Isolona congolana,
Isolona cooperi,
Isolona deightonii,
Isolona dewevrei,
Isolona ghesquierei,
Isolona heinsenii,
Isolona heinsenii,
Isolona hexaloba,
Isolona humbertiana,
Isolona lebrunii,
Isolona letestui,
Isolona madagascariensis,
Isolona pilosa,
Isolona thonneri,
Isolona zenkeri,
Isolona perrieri,
Isolona pleurocarpa,
Isolona zenkeri,
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,