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
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.
Where to Find Malesherbia tubulosa
Malesherbia tubulosa is native to South America.
Species in the Malesherbia genus
Malesherbia rugosa,
Malesherbia multiflora,
Malesherbia fasciculata,
Malesherbia obtusa,
Malesherbia densiflora,
Malesherbia deserticola,
Malesherbia haemantha,
Malesherbia lactea,
Malesherbia linearifolia,
Malesherbia lirana,
Malesherbia solanoides,
Malesherbia tubulosa,
Malesherbia turbinea,
Malesherbia weberbaueri,
Malesherbia ardens,
Malesherbia scarlatiflora,
Malesherbia angustisecta,
Malesherbia auristipulata,
Malesherbia campanulata,
Malesherbia humilis,
Malesherbia lanceolata,
Malesherbia paniculata,
Malesherbia tenuifolia,
Malesherbia tocopillana,
Malesherbia splendens,
Malesherbia arequipensis,
Malesherbia corallina,
Malesherbia laraosensis,
Malesherbia fatimae,
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,