Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
isalensis
ID:
1077024

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arènes

Source:
tro

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 12: 255 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076362



Common Names

  • Isal Tristellateia
  • Tristellateia isalensis
  • Tristellateia isalensis var. isalensis


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Description

Tristellateia isalensis (also called Isala's Starburst, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Tristellateia isalensis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tristellateia isalensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tristellateia isalensis can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Tristellateia isalensis

Tristellateia isalensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and northern parts of the country.

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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