Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
borbonica
ID:
412192

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 626 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411524



Common Names

  • Trichosandra borbonica
  • Bourbon Trichosandra
  • Bourbon Pipewort


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Description

Trichosandra borbonica (also called Bourbon Trichosandra, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Madagascar. It has a thin stem and small white flowers, and grows in moist areas such as marshes and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Trichosandra borbonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, digestive disorders, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichosandra borbonica is small and white. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichosandra borbonica is a perennial herb that grows in moist soils in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The rhizomes can be divided in spring or autumn and planted in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Trichosandra borbonica

Trichosandra borbonica is native to the island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean.

Trichosandra borbonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichosandra borbonica?

Trichosandra borbonica

What is the common name of Trichosandra borbonica?

Bourbon Trichosandra

What is the natural habitat of Trichosandra borbonica?

It is found in wet grasslands and swamps in the Reunion Islands

Species in the Trichosandra genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,