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
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.
Where to Find Antherotoma naudinii
Antherotoma naudinii can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.
Species in the Antherotoma genus
Antherotoma irvingiana,
Antherotoma gracilis,
Antherotoma tisserantii,
Antherotoma tenuis,
Antherotoma densiflora,
Antherotoma naudinii,
Antherotoma debilis,
Antherotoma procumbens,
Antherotoma proschii,
Antherotoma wildei,
Antherotoma fenarolii,
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,