Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
glabrifolia
ID:
1077003

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arènes

Source:
tro

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 11: 93 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076341



Common Names

  • Philgamia glabrifolia
  • Smooth-leaved Philgamia
  • Smooth-leaved Leaf Flower


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Description

Philgamia glabrifolia (also called Smooth-leaved Philgamia, Smooth-leaved Tree, and Smooth-leaved Magnolia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Madagascar. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, yellow-green flowers. It is found in forests and woodlands, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Philgamia glabrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Philgamia glabrifolia is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin.

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Where to Find Philgamia glabrifolia

Philgamia glabrifolia can be found in Mexico.

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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