Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
comosa
ID:
944553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Drake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943891



Common Names

  • Alluaudia
  • Comosa
  • Alluaudia comosa


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Description

Alluaudia comosa (also called Woolly 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 with woolly hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Alluaudia comosa has many uses, including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alluaudia comosa 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 comosa is a slow-growing plant that is propagated from stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Alluaudia comosa

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

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