Description
Tristellateia sancti-andreae (also called Saint-Andre's Tristellateia, Saint-Andre's Tree, and Saint-Andre's 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
Tristellateia sancti-andreae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tristellateia sancti-andreae has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.