Status:
valid
Authors:
Lorence
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Candollea 57: 72 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268221
Common Names
- Tambourissa Manongarivensis
- Tambourissa
- Manongarivensis
Description
Tambourissa manongarivensis (also called 'Manongarivo Tambourissa' and 'Manongarivo Velvetseed', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a small shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tambourissa manongarivensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tambourissa manongarivensis is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tambourissa manongarivensis is a tropical plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings or division of the root ball.
Where to Find Tambourissa manongarivensis
Tambourissa manongarivensis is native to Madagascar. It is found in tropical climates, usually in moist, well-drained soils.
Tambourissa manongarivensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tambourissa manongarivensis?
Tambourissa manongarivensis
What is the common name of Tambourissa manongarivensis?
Manongarivo tambourissa
What is the natural habitat of Tambourissa manongarivensis?
It is native to Madagascar.
Species in the Tambourissa genus
Tambourissa crassa,
Tambourissa cocottensis,
Tambourissa tetragona,
Tambourissa bathiei,
Tambourissa capuronii,
Tambourissa decaryana,
Tambourissa uapacifolia,
Tambourissa trichophylla,
Tambourissa thouvenotii,
Tambourissa nitida,
Tambourissa peltata,
Tambourissa humbertii,
Tambourissa hildebrandtii,
Tambourissa madagascariensis,
Tambourissa perrieri,
Tambourissa castri-delphini,
Tambourissa leptophylla,
Tambourissa amplifolia,
Tambourissa gracilis,
Tambourissa parvifolia,
Tambourissa religiosa,
Tambourissa purpurea,
Tambourissa floricostata,
Tambourissa pedicellata,
Tambourissa boivinii,
Tambourissa comorensis,
Tambourissa cordifolia,
Tambourissa elliptica,
Tambourissa sieberi,
Tambourissa tau,
Tambourissa masoalensis,
Tambourissa nicolliae,
Tambourissa dorrii,
Tambourissa nosybensis,
Tambourissa lastelliana,
Tambourissa longicarpa,
Tambourissa bosseri,
Tambourissa mandrarensis,
Tambourissa rakotozafyi,
Tambourissa kirkii,
Tambourissa quadrifida,
Tambourissa paradoxa,
Tambourissa beanjadensis,
Tambourissa alaticarpa,
Tambourissa ficus,
Tambourissa moeheliensis,
Tambourissa manongarivensis,
Species in the Monimiaceae family
Austromatthaea elegans,
Carnegieodoxa eximia,
Decarydendron helenae,
Decarydendron lamii,
Decarydendron perrieri,
Decarydendron ranomafanense,
Ephippiandra domatiata,
Ephippiandra madagascariensis,
Ephippiandra masoalensis,
Ephippiandra microphylla,
Ephippiandra myrtoidea,
Ephippiandra perrieri,
Ephippiandra tsaratanensis,
Faika villosa,
Grazielanthus arkeocarpus,
Hedycarya alternifolia,
Hedycarya angustifolia,
Hedycarya aragoensis,
Hedycarya arborea,
Hedycarya badaunii,
Hedycarya chrysophylla,
Hedycarya cupulata,
Hedycarya denticulata,
Hedycarya dorstenioides,
Hedycarya engleriana,
Hedycarya erythrocarpa,
Hedycarya loxocarya,
Hedycarya neoebudica,
Hedycarya parvifolia,
Hedycarya perbracteolata,
Hedycarya rivularis,
Hedycarya symplocoides,
Hedycarya baudouinii,
Hemmantia webbii,
Hennecartia omphalandra,
Hortonia floribunda,
Hortonia ovalifolia,
Hortonia angustifolia,
Kairoa suberosa,
Kairoa endressiana,
Kairoa villosa,
Kairoa cromeana,
Kibara royenii,
Kibara roemeri,
Kibara rosselensis,
Kibara shungolensis,
Kibara sleumeri,
Kibara sudestensis,
Kibara warenensis,
Kibara versteeghii,