Status:
valid
Authors:
Eb.Fisch., Schäferh. & Kai Müll.
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 46: 31 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315121
Common Names
- Bardotia ankaranensis
- Ankaranensis Bardotia
- Ankaranensis Bardotia Plant
Description
Bardotia ankaranensis (also called the Ankaran Aloe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asphodelaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and spiny bush habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bardotia ankaranensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bardotia ankaranensis has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bardotia ankaranensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Bardotia ankaranensis
Bardotia ankaranensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in the Ankaratra Massif mountain range.
Bardotia ankaranensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bardotia ankaranensis?
Bardotia ankaranensis
What is the common name of Bardotia ankaranensis?
Ankaran Bardotia
What is the natural habitat of Bardotia ankaranensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Bardotia genus
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
Kai Müller (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kai Müll.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77117453-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].