Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
boldinghii
ID:
1104597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 338 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103935



Common Names

  • Boldinghii Metastelma
  • Boldinghii Star Flower
  • Boldinghii Waxflower


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Description

Metastelma boldinghii (also called 'Boldingh's Metastelma', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests, spiny bush and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Metastelma boldinghii is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metastelma boldinghii has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with white flowers and yellow centers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metastelma boldinghii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Metastelma boldinghii

Metastelma boldinghii is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is an evergreen shrub.

Species in the Metastelma genus

Metastelma sepium, Metastelma albiflorum, Metastelma schlechtendalii, Metastelma warmingii, Metastelma uncinatum, Metastelma broadwayi, Metastelma mirifolium, Metastelma burchellii, Metastelma arizonicum, Metastelma astephanoides, Metastelma miserum, Metastelma paraquense, Metastelma parviflorum, Metastelma myrtifolium, Metastelma lineare, Metastelma martinicense, Metastelma exasperatum, Metastelma cubense, Metastelma ekmanii, Metastelma dorrii, Metastelma hirtellum, Metastelma huberi, Metastelma giuliettianum, Metastelma grandiflorum, Metastelma hamatum, Metastelma harleyi, Metastelma chiapense, Metastelma chimantense, Metastelma cordatifolium, Metastelma atrovirens, Metastelma ditassoides, Metastelma fiebrigii, Metastelma gracile, Metastelma mathewsii, Metastelma northropiae, Metastelma pedunculare, Metastelma purpurascens, Metastelma sepicola, Metastelma bahamense, Metastelma barbigerum, Metastelma blodgetti, Metastelma brachystephanum, Metastelma californicum, Metastelma linearifolium, Metastelma palmeri, Metastelma penicillatum, Metastelma latifolium, Metastelma pringlei, Metastelma schaffneri, Metastelma aemulans,

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