Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Callm. & Luino
                
                
                    
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
                
                
                    
Year:
2014
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Candollea 69: 68 (2014)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315148
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Socratina Phillipsoniana
 - Phillipson's Socratina
 - Phillipson's Fern
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Socratina phillipsoniana (also called Phillipsoniana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has a dense, spreading crown and can grow up to 4 m tall. It is found in dry deciduous forests and coastal areas, often in sandy soils.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Socratina phillipsoniana is used in traditional medicine to treat malaria and other illnesses. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Socratina phillipsoniana is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Socratina phillipsoniana is a shrub or small tree that grows in full sun or partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Socratina phillipsoniana
                        
                            Socratina phillipsoniana is a species of plant found in Madagascar.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Socratina phillipsoniana FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Socratina phillipsoniana?
Socratina phillipsoniana
What is the common name of Socratina phillipsoniana?
Phillipson's socratina
What is the natural habitat of Socratina phillipsoniana?
Socratina phillipsoniana is native to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Socratina genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Loranthaceae family
                        
                            Actinanthella menyharthii, 
Actinanthella wyliei, 
Aetanthus andreanus, 
Aetanthus colombianus, 
Aetanthus coriaceus, 
Aetanthus dichotomus, 
Aetanthus engelsii, 
Aetanthus macranthus, 
Aetanthus mutisii, 
Aetanthus nodosus, 
Aetanthus ornatus, 
Aetanthus ovalis, 
Aetanthus trifolius, 
Aetanthus prolongatus, 
Aetanthus sessilifolius, 
Aetanthus verticillatus, 
Aetanthus megaphyllus, 
Aetanthus pascoensis, 
Aetanthus tachirensis, 
Aetanthus validus, 
Agelanthus atrocoronatus, 
Agelanthus bipartitus, 
Agelanthus brunneus, 
Agelanthus combreticola, 
Agelanthus copaiferae, 
Agelanthus crassifolius, 
Agelanthus deltae, 
Agelanthus dichrous, 
Agelanthus discolor, 
Agelanthus djurensis, 
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, 
Agelanthus elegantulus, 
Agelanthus entebbensis, 
Agelanthus falcifolius, 
Agelanthus flammeus, 
Agelanthus fuellebornii, 
Agelanthus gilgii, 
Agelanthus glaucoviridis, 
Agelanthus glomeratus, 
Agelanthus gracilis, 
Agelanthus guineensis, 
Agelanthus henriquesii, 
Agelanthus heteromorphus, 
Agelanthus igneus, 
Agelanthus irangensis, 
Agelanthus kayseri, 
Agelanthus keilii, 
Agelanthus krausei, 
Agelanthus kraussianus, 
Agelanthus lancifolius,                         
 
                     
                                
                                    
                        References
                        
                            Iacopo Luino: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luino' in the authors string.