Status:
valid
Authors:
Arènes
Source:
tro
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 7: 59 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140567
Common Names
- Nesogordonia Perrieri
- Perrieri Nesogordonia
- Nesogordonia Nesogordonia
Description
Nesogordonia perrieri (also called Perrier'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 perrieri 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 perrieri has small white flowers with yellow centers and a strong, sweet scent. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nesogordonia perrieri 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 perrieri
Nesogordonia perrieri is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern and western parts of the island.
Species in the Nesogordonia genus
Nesogordonia leplaei,
Nesogordonia kabingaensis,
Nesogordonia rakotovaoi,
Nesogordonia tricarpellata,
Nesogordonia ambalabeensis,
Nesogordonia fertilis,
Nesogordonia humbertii,
Nesogordonia normandi,
Nesogordonia micrantha,
Nesogordonia crassipes,
Nesogordonia macrophylla,
Nesogordonia thouarsii,
Nesogordonia monantha,
Nesogordonia bernieri,
Nesogordonia stylosa,
Nesogordonia perrieri,
Nesogordonia pachyneura,
Nesogordonia abrahamii,
Nesogordonia papaverifera,
Nesogordonia holtzii,
Nesogordonia ituriensis,
Nesogordonia fouassieri,
Nesogordonia perpulchra,
Nesogordonia suzannae,
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,