Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madagascarensis
ID:
1266012

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.T.Li & X.M.Chen

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 22: 496 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265350



Common Names

  • Turraea madagascarensis
  • Madagascar Turraea
  • Madagascarensis Turraea


Searching for Turraea madagascarensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Turraea madagascarensis (also called 'Madagascar turraea', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Madagascar. It grows up to 4 m tall and is characterized by its pinnate leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Turraea madagascarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Turraea madagascarensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

Searching for Turraea madagascarensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Turraea madagascarensis is a small evergreen tree that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and some salt. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Turraea madagascarensis

Turraea madagascarensis can be found in the dry forests of Madagascar.

Species in the Turraea genus

Turraea boivinii, Turraea cadetii, Turraea cabrae, Turraea holstii, Turraea floribunda, Turraea glomeruliflora, Turraea ghanensis, Turraea heterophylla, Turraea robusta, Turraea rigida, Turraea richardii, Turraea rutilans, Turraea pubescens, Turraea retusa, Turraea laurentii, Turraea laciniosa, Turraea pellegriniana, Turraea ovata, Turraea nilotica, Turraea monticola, Turraea oppositifolia, Turraea africana, Turraea abyssinica, Turraea adjanohounii, Turraea trichopoda, Turraea socotrana, Turraea zambesica, Turraea vogelioides, Turraea vogelii, Turraea casimiriana, Turraea obtusifolia, Turraea pulchella, Turraea longipes, Turraea pervillei, Turraea thouvenotii, Turraea rhombifolia, Turraea venulosa, Turraea fockei, Turraea kindtii, Turraea geayi, Turraea humbertii, Turraea rostrata, Turraea longifolia, Turraea sericea, Turraea hildebrandtii, Turraea lanceolata, Turraea parvifolia, Turraea barbata, Turraea kimbozensis, Turraea stolzii,

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-50217215: Based on the initial data import
Ping Tao Li (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.T.Li' in the authors string.
Xi Mu Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.M.Chen' in the authors string.