Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
742304

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Capuron) Thulin, Beier & Razafim.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 26: 223 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741637



Common Names

  • Madagascar Ambilobea
  • Madagascar Ambilobe
  • Madagascar Ambilob


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Description

Ambilobea madagascariensis (also called Madagascar Ambilobea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant species native to Madagascar. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ambilobea madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also known to be an air purifier and can help reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ambilobea madagascariensis has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ambilobea madagascariensis is an evergreen, perennial, low-growing shrub with small, oval leaves and clusters of small, pink flowers in summer. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer, or from seed. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Ambilobea madagascariensis

Ambilobea madagascariensis is native to Madagascar.

Ambilobea madagascariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ambilobea madagascariensis?

Ambilobea madagascariensis

What type of plant is Ambilobea madagascariensis?

Herb

Where is Ambilobea madagascariensis found?

South America

Species in the Ambilobea genus

Species in the Burseraceae family

Ambilobea madagascariensis, Aucoumea klaineana, Beiselia mexicana, Boswellia globosa, Boswellia ameero, Boswellia bullata, Boswellia carteri, Boswellia dalzielii, Boswellia dioscoridis, Boswellia elongata, Boswellia frereana, Boswellia microphylla, Boswellia nana, Boswellia neglecta, Boswellia ogadensis, Boswellia ovalifoliolata, Boswellia papyrifera, Boswellia pirottae, Boswellia popoviana, Boswellia rivae, Boswellia sacra, Boswellia serrata, Boswellia socotrana, Bursera roseana, Bursera silviae, Bursera toledoana, Bursera altijuga, Bursera amplifolia, Bursera angustata, Bursera aptera, Bursera arida, Bursera ariensis, Bursera aromatica, Bursera aspleniifolia, Bursera attenuata, Bursera bicolor, Bursera biflora, Bursera bipinnata, Bursera bolivarii, Bursera bonetii, Bursera brunea, Bursera cerasifolia, Bursera chemapodicta, Bursera cinerea, Bursera citronella, Bursera collina, Bursera confusa, Bursera copallifera, Bursera coyucensis, Bursera crenata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2888459: Based on the initial data import
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Sylvain G. Razafimandimbison: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Razafim.' in the authors string.
Björn-Axel Beier (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beier' in the authors string.