Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
densiflora
ID:
1303052

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.D.Stone

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Candollea 72(1): 76 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315506

Common Names

  • Lijndenia densiflora
  • Dense-flowered Lijndenia
  • Dense-flowered Lijndenia

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Description

Lijndenia densiflora (also called Dense-flowered lijndenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and grows in moist forests. It has a shrub-like habit and produces white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lijndenia densiflora is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture and tools. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lijndenia densiflora has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have large, heart-shaped leaves that are dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lijndenia densiflora is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year.

Where to Find Lijndenia densiflora

Lijndenia densiflora is endemic to Madagascar.

Lijndenia densiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lijndenia densiflora?

Lijndenia densiflora

What type of plant is Lijndenia densiflora?

It is a shrub

Where is Lijndenia densiflora found?

It is found in 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,

References

Robert Douglas Stone (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Stone' in the authors string.