Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
ascendens
ID:
944542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Drake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Hist. Nat. (Paris) 9: 37 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943880



Common Names

  • Alluaudia
  • Ascendens
  • Alluaudia ascendens


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Description

Alluaudia ascendens (also called Ascending Alluaudia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree of the Didiereaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Alluaudia ascendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alluaudia ascendens is small, white and tubular with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, white, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alluaudia ascendens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Alluaudia ascendens

Alluaudia ascendens can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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