Omphalea ankaranensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ankaranensis
ID:
256198
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.J.Gillespie
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 128 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255530
Common Names
- Omphalea Ankaranensis
- Ankarana Omphalea
- Ankarana Olive-Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Omphalea ankaranensis (also called Ankaran Omphalea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Madagascar. It has long, thin, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the highlands of the Madagascar Plateau.
Uses & Benefits
Omphalea ankaranensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Omphalea ankaranensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Omphalea ankaranensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Omphalea ankaranensis
Omphalea ankaranensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia.
Omphalea ankaranensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Omphalea ankaranensis?
Omphalea ankaranensis
What is the natural habitat of Omphalea ankaranensis?
The natural habitat of Omphalea ankaranensis is tropical rainforests.
What is the distribution of Omphalea ankaranensis?
The distribution of Omphalea ankaranensis is limited to Madagascar.
Species in the Omphalea genus
Omphalea ankaranensis, Omphalea bracteata, Omphalea brasiliensis, Omphalea celata, Omphalea commutata, Omphalea diandra, Omphalea ekmanii, Omphalea grandifolia, Omphalea hypoleuca, Omphalea malayana, Omphalea mansfeldiana, Omphalea occidentalis, Omphalea oleifera, Omphalea oppositifolia, Omphalea palmata, Omphalea papuana, Omphalea queenslandiae, Omphalea sargentii, Omphalea triandra, Omphalea trichotoma,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-138996: Based on the initial data import
Lynn J. Gillespie (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.J.Gillespie' in the authors string.