Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
1091588

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) H.Perrier

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 9: 59 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001090926



Common Names

  • Madagascariensis Paropsia
  • Madagascariensis Passionflower
  • Paropsia madagascariensis


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Description

Paropsia madagascariensis (also called Madagascar Paropsia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Madagascar. It is a shrub with white flowers and yellow-green fruits. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, usually in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Paropsia madagascariensis is used in traditional medicine for its sedative, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as a natural remedy for anxiety, insomnia, and restlessness. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paropsia madagascariensis is a white or pinkish-white color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, round, green seedling.

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Where to Find Paropsia madagascariensis

Paropsia madagascariensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Madagascar.

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

Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:365810-1: Based on the initial data import