Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
andringitrensis
ID:
1551683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Larridon

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
PeerJ 7-e6528: 10 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031709



Common Names

  • Costularia andringitrensis
  • Andringitra Costularia
  • Andringitra's Costularia


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Description

Costularia andringitrensis (also called Andringitra Cane, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Costulariaceae family. It is native to Madagascar. It grows in dry deciduous forests, in rocky areas and in savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Costularia andringitrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties, such as being a diuretic and helping with digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Costularia andringitrensis has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Costularia andringitrensis is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by cuttings or seeds.

Where to Find Costularia andringitrensis

Costularia andringitrensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Madagascar.

Costularia andringitrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Costularia andringitrensis?

Costularia andringitrensis

What is the common name of Costularia andringitrensis?

Andringitrensis Lichen

What type of lichen is Costularia andringitrensis?

Foliose lichen

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77194632-1: 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].