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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Baker) Skema
                
                
                    
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
                
                
                    
Year:
2012
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Taxon 61: 623 (2012)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315031
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Andringitra macrantha
- Large Rock-Rose
- Large Rose
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Assonia insignis (Baker) Kuntze [unknown]
- Assonia macrantha (Baker) Kuntze [unknown]
- Dombeya insignis Baker [unknown]
- Dombeya macrantha Baker [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Andringitra macrantha (also called Macrantha Andringitra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a short stem and a rosette of leaves. The leaves are linear, with a length of up to 15 cm and a width of up to 0.5 cm. The plant is found in humid montane forests, at elevations of up to 1,500 m.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Andringitra macrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Andringitra macrantha has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Andringitra macrantha is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Madagascar. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds 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 Andringitra macrantha
                        
                            Andringitra macrantha is found in the highlands of Madagascar.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Andringitra macrantha FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Andringitra macrantha?
Andringitra macrantha
What is the common name of Andringitra macrantha?
Andringitra
What is the natural habitat of Andringitra macrantha?
Dry deciduous forests
What is the flowering season of Andringitra macrantha?
Summer
What is the average height of Andringitra macrantha?
2-3 meters
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Andringitra genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Malvaceae family
                        
                            Abelmoschus angulosus, 
Abelmoschus caillei, 
Abelmoschus crinitus, 
Abelmoschus esculentus, 
Abelmoschus ficulneus, 
Abelmoschus hostilis, 
Abelmoschus magnificus, 
Abelmoschus manihot, 
Abelmoschus moschatus, 
Abelmoschus muliensis, 
Abelmoschus sagittifolius, 
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, 
Abroma augustum, 
Abutilon abutiloides, 
Abutilon affine, 
Abutilon alii, 
Abutilon amplum, 
Abutilon andrewsianum, 
Abutilon andrieuxii, 
Abutilon anglosomaliae, 
Abutilon angulatum, 
Abutilon anodoides, 
Abutilon appendiculatum, 
Abutilon arenarium, 
Abutilon arequipense, 
Abutilon auritum, 
Abutilon austroafricanum, 
Abutilon badium, 
Abutilon balansae, 
Abutilon bastardioides, 
Abutilon benedictum, 
Abutilon berlandieri, 
Abutilon bidentatum, 
Abutilon bracteosum, 
Abutilon buchii, 
Abutilon burandtii, 
Abutilon bussei, 
Abutilon californicum, 
Abutilon calliphyllum, 
Abutilon carinatum, 
Abutilon coahuilae, 
Abutilon commutatum, 
Abutilon cryptopetalum, 
Abutilon cuspidatum, 
Abutilon densiflorum, 
Abutilon dinteri, 
Abutilon dispermum, 
Abutilon divaricatum, 
Abutilon dugesii, 
Abutilon durandoi,                         
 
                     
                                
                                    
                        References
                        
                            Cynthia Skema: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skema' in the authors string.