Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
thouarsii
ID:
1141222

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Capuron ex Arènes

Source:
tro

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Fl. Madagasc. 131: 126 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140560

Common Names

  • Nesogordonia Thouarsii
  • Thouarsii Nesogordonia
  • Nesogordonia Nesogordonia

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Description

Nesogordonia thouarsii (also called Thouars' 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 thouarsii 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 flowers of Nesogordonia thouarsii are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nesogordonia thouarsii 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 thouarsii

Nesogordonia thouarsii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-30400100: Based on the initial data import
Jean Arènes (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arènes' in the authors string.
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.