Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
nusbaumeri
ID:
1303090

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ralim.

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 72(3)-35: 2 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315544



Common Names

  • Meineckia nusbaumeri
  • Nusbaumeri Meineckia
  • Nusbaumeri Meineckia Plant


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Description

Meineckia nusbaumeri (also called 'Nusbaumer's Meineckia', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It grows up to 2m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.2m. It prefers moist, sheltered sites in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Meineckia nusbaumeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, cough, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Meineckia nusbaumeri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meineckia nusbaumeri is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting medium. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Meineckia nusbaumeri

Meineckia nusbaumeri can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.

Meineckia nusbaumeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meineckia nusbaumeri?

Meineckia nusbaumeri

What is the common name of Meineckia nusbaumeri?

Nusbaumer's Meineckia

What is the natural habitat of Meineckia nusbaumeri?

Tropical dry forests of Madagascar

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References

Hélene Ralimanana: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ralim.' in the authors string.