Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
naudinii
ID:
1081023

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 1(3): 745 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001080361



Common Names

  • Antherotoma naudinii
  • Naudin's Antherotoma
  • Naudin's


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Description

Antherotoma naudinii (also called 'Naudin's Antherotoma' and 'Naudin's False-sage', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It is found in humid forests, and grows to a height of up to 2 meters. Its leaves are oblong-elliptic, and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Antherotoma naudinii is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant to add color and texture to gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antherotoma naudinii is a white or pinkish color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Antherotoma naudinii

Antherotoma naudinii can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

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