Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
suarezense
ID:
779936

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
iplants

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 5, 6(1): 61 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779269



Common Names

  • Suarezense Phyllarthron
  • Suarezense-Leaved Phyllarthron
  • Suarezense-Flowered Phyllarthron


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Description

Phyllarthron suarezense (also called Suarez's 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 suarezense 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 suarezense is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllarthron suarezense 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 suarezense

Phyllarthron suarezense can be found in Madagascar.

Phyllarthron suarezense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllarthron suarezense?

Phyllarthron suarezense

What is the common name of Phyllarthron suarezense?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Phyllarthron suarezense?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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

Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110355-1: 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].