Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mandrarensis
ID:
127019

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humbert) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 75(1): 98 (1993): (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126348



Common Names

  • Madagaster
  • Mandrarensis
  • Mandrarensis Madagaster


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Synonyms

  • Aster mandrarensis Humbert [unknown]

Description

Madagaster mandrarensis (also called Madagaster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of about 10 cm. The leaves are ovate and the flowers are small and yellow. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Madagaster mandrarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Madagaster mandrarensis is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small and have a white, woolly covering.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Madagaster mandrarensis is a low-growing, perennial plant that is native to Madagascar. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Madagaster mandrarensis

Madagaster mandrarensis can be found in the mountains of Madagascar.

Madagaster mandrarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Madagaster mandrarensis?

Madagaster mandrarensis

What is the common name of Madagaster mandrarensis?

Mandrarensis Madagaster

What is the natural habitat of Madagaster mandrarensis?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in South Africa

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-87382: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.