Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
tubulosa
ID:
1076805

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) J.St.-Hil.

Source:
tro

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Expos. Fam. Nat. 2: 357 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076143



Common Names

  • Malesherbia tubulosa
  • Tubulose Malesherbia
  • Tubulose Malesherbia


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Description

Malesherbia tubulosa (also called Tubulosa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 9 meters tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and rocky hillsides. It has dark green, tubular-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Malesherbia tubulosa is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malesherbia tubulosa is small, yellowish-green in color and has 4 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Malesherbia tubulosa

Malesherbia tubulosa is native to South America.

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19400021: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
Jean Henri Jaume Saint-Hilaire (1772-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.