Phyllarthron comorense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comorense
ID:
779941
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 244 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779274
Common Names
- Comoro Aralia
- Phyllarthron Comorense
- Comoro Giant-Leaf Aralia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phyllarthron comorense (also called Comoran 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 comorense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant for its dense foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phyllarthron comorense 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 comorense is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in spring. It is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny position. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Phyllarthron comorense
Phyllarthron comorense can be found in the Comoros Islands.
Phyllarthron comorense FAQ
What is the common name of Phyllarthron comorense?
Comoro Island Ironwood
What is the scientific name of Comoro Island Ironwood?
Phyllarthron comorense
What is the growth habit of Phyllarthron comorense?
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
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110345-1: 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].