Malleastrum obtusifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolium
ID:
1084394
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.DC.) J.-F.Leroy
Source:
tro
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
J. Agric. Trop. Bot. Appl. 11: 146 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083732
Common Names
- Malleastrum obtusifolium
- Obtusifolium Malleastrum
- Malleastrum Obtusifolium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Malleastrum obtusifolium (also called Obtuse-leaved Malleastrum, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical Africa. It grows up to 10 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm. Its leaves are obtuse and its flowers are white and fragrant. It is found in moist, evergreen forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Malleastrum obtusifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source, and its leaves are used for making tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Malleastrum obtusifolium has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Malleastrum obtusifolium is a slow-growing evergreen tree that prefers full sun to partial shade. It is drought-tolerant but does best with regular watering. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Malleastrum obtusifolium
Malleastrum obtusifolium is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Species in the Malleastrum genus
Malleastrum boivinianum, Malleastrum gracile, Malleastrum isalense, Malleastrum mandenense, Malleastrum depauperatum, Malleastrum pseudodepauperatum, Malleastrum antsingyense, Malleastrum mocquerysii, Malleastrum obtusifolium, Malleastrum ramiflorum, Malleastrum sepaliferum, Malleastrum rakotozafyi, Malleastrum letouzeyanum, Malleastrum perrieri, Malleastrum sambiranense, Malleastrum tampolense, Malleastrum minutifoliolatum, Malleastrum contractum, Malleastrum horokoke, Malleastrum schatzii, Malleastrum orientale,
Species in the Meliaceae family
Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20400907: Based on the initial data import
Jean-François Leroy (1915-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-F.Leroy' in the authors string.
Casimir de Candolle (1836-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.DC.' in the authors string.