Phyllarthron cauliflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cauliflorum
ID:
779943
Status:
valid
Authors:
Capuron
Source:
iplants
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 10: 504 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779276
Common Names
- Cauliflower Tree
- Phyllarthron Cauliflorum
- Cauliflower Aralia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phyllarthron cauliflorum (also called Cauliflower Phyllarthron, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Madagascar. It typically grows to a height of up to 8 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is found in humid forests, usually in the understory, at elevations of up to 1000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllarthron cauliflorum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phyllarthron cauliflorum is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phyllarthron cauliflorum is a tropical shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Phyllarthron cauliflorum
Phyllarthron cauliflorum can be found in Madagascar.
Phyllarthron cauliflorum FAQ
What is the common name of Phyllarthron cauliflorum?
Cauliflower Ironwood
What is the scientific name of Cauliflower Ironwood?
Phyllarthron cauliflorum
What is the growth habit of Phyllarthron cauliflorum?
It is a medium-sized tree
Species in the Phyllarthron genus
Phyllarthron megapterum, Phyllarthron subumbellatum, Phyllarthron laxinervium, Phyllarthron multiflorum, Phyllarthron megaphyllum, Phyllarthron ilicifolium, Phyllarthron suarezense, Phyllarthron humblotianum, Phyllarthron comorense, Phyllarthron cauliflorum, Phyllarthron bojerianum, Phyllarthron bilabiatum, Phyllarthron bernierianum, Phyllarthron articulatum, Phyllarthron antongiliense, Phyllarthron nocturnum, Phyllarthron sahamalazensis, Phyllarthron vokoaninensis, Phyllarthron longipedunculatum,
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110344-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].