Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
fertilis
ID:
1141212

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
tro

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 111: 228 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140550



Common Names

  • Fertile Nesogordonia
  • Nesogordonia fertilis
  • Fertile Nesogordonia


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Description

Nesogordonia fertilis (also called Fertile 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 fertilis 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

The flower of Nesogordonia fertilis is white and tubular in shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nesogordonia fertilis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-draining medium. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Nesogordonia fertilis

Nesogordonia fertilis is found in Madagascar.

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,