Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
1077149

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
tro

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 5: 367 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076487



Common Names

  • Tristellateia Madagascariensis
  • Madagascariensis Tristellateia
  • Madagascariensis


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Description

Tristellateia madagascariensis (also called 'Madagascar Tristellateia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Madagascar. It has four-winged branches and small, oval leaves. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tristellateia madagascariensis for. montana (A.Juss.) Arènes
Tristellateia madagascariensis for. maroana (Aug.DC.) Arènes
Tristellateia madagascariensis for. hildebrandtii Arènes
Tristellateia madagascariensis for. mocquerysii (Aug.DC.) Arènes

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tristellateia madagascariensis has white flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are small, brown, and round, and the seedlings are about 5 cm tall and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tristellateia madagascariensis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C (50°F). It is a fast-growing plant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Tristellateia madagascariensis

Tristellateia madagascariensis is found in Madagascar.

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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