Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
rakotozafyi
ID:
1084406

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheek

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 45: 717 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083744



Common Names

  • Malleastrum rakotozafyi
  • Rakotozafyi Malleastrum
  • Malleastrum Rakotozafyi


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Description

Malleastrum rakotozafyi (also called Rakotozafyi's 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 ovate and its flowers are white and fragrant. It is found in moist, evergreen forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Malleastrum rakotozafyi 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 rakotozafyi 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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Where to Find Malleastrum rakotozafyi

Malleastrum rakotozafyi is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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