Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrantha
ID:
1302911

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) C.F.Wilkins & Whitlock

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 28: 310 (2015 publ. 2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315365



Common Names

  • Macrantha Seringia
  • Seringia Tree
  • Seringia Macrantha


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Description

Seringia macrantha (also called Large-flowered Seringia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It grows up to 10 m (33 ft) tall and has fragrant white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Seringia macrantha is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Seringia macrantha has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seringia macrantha is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in pots or in the ground.

Where to Find Seringia macrantha

Seringia macrantha is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Seringia macrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seringia macrantha?

Seringia macrantha

What is the common name of Seringia macrantha?

Large-flowered Seringia

What is the natural habitat of Seringia macrantha?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Carolyn F. Wilkins (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Wilkins' in the authors string.
Barbara Ann Whitlock (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Whitlock' in the authors string.