Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rolfe) Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 34(2): 300 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324778
Common Names
- Madagascan Benthamia
- Madagascan Benthamia
- Benthamia madagascariensis
Synonyms
- Peristylus macropetalus Finet [unknown]
- Peristylus madagascariensis (Rolfe) Rolfe [unknown]
- Platanthera madagascariensis Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Habenaria madagascariensis (Rolfe) Schltr. [unknown]
- Holothrix madagascariensis Rolfe [unknown]
Description
Benthamia madagascariensis (also called Madagascar Benthamia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that is native to Madagascar. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Benthamia madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb. It has a strong aroma and is used to flavor dishes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Benthamia madagascariensis has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Benthamia madagascariensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained medium. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Benthamia madagascariensis
Benthamia madagascariensis can be found in Madagascar.
Benthamia madagascariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Benthamia madagascariensis?
Benthamia madagascariensis
What is the common name of Benthamia madagascariensis?
Madagascar Benthamia
What are the uses of Benthamia madagascariensis?
Benthamia madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Species in the Benthamia genus
Benthamia bathieana,
Benthamia calceolata,
Benthamia catatiana,
Benthamia chlorantha,
Benthamia cuspidata,
Benthamia dauphinensis,
Benthamia elata,
Benthamia exilis,
Benthamia flavida,
Benthamia glaberrima,
Benthamia herminioides,
Benthamia humbertii,
Benthamia longecalceata,
Benthamia macra,
Benthamia madagascariensis,
Benthamia majoriflora,
Benthamia melanopoda,
Benthamia misera,
Benthamia monophylla,
Benthamia nigrescens,
Benthamia nigro-vaginata,
Benthamia nivea,
Benthamia perfecunda,
Benthamia perularioides,
Benthamia praecox,
Benthamia procera,
Benthamia rostrata,
Benthamia verecunda,
Benthamia arenaria,
Benthamia barbata,
Benthamia grandiflora,
Benthamia hispidissima,
Benthamia idahoensis,
Benthamia boiteaui,
Benthamia bosseri,
Benthamia africana,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,