Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
bernieri
ID:
1141227

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 555 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140565

Common Names

  • Nesogordonia Bernieri
  • Bernieri Nesogordonia
  • Nesogordonia Nesogordonia

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Description

Nesogordonia bernieri (also called Bernier's nesogordonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a small tree, native to Madagascar, growing up to 10 m tall. It is found in humid forests, from sea level to 1,000 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Nesogordonia bernieri is used as a source of food, fuel, and timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nesogordonia bernieri has flowers that are white and tubular in shape. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nesogordonia bernieri can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Nesogordonia bernieri

Nesogordonia bernieri is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern and western parts of the island.

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,

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