Voatamalo capuronii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capuronii
ID:
334322
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bosser
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 15: 339 (1975 publ. 1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333654
Common Names
- Voatamalo capuronii
- Capuronii Voatamalo
- Capuronii Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Voatamalo capuronii (also called Capuron's voatamalo, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Madagascar. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall with a trunk up to 50 cm in diameter. It is found in lowland rainforest and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Voatamalo capuronii is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Voatamalo capuronii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have dark green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Voatamalo capuronii is a small evergreen tree or shrub, growing up to 4 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in spring or early summer. Take cuttings of around 10 cm long from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Plant the cuttings in a pot filled with a mixture of equal parts of peat and sand and keep them in a warm and humid environment.
Where to Find Voatamalo capuronii
Voatamalo capuronii can be found in tropical regions of Africa, including the Congo Basin and Madagascar.
Voatamalo capuronii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Voatamalo capuronii?
Voatamalo capuronii
What is the common name of Voatamalo capuronii?
Capuron's Voatamalo
What is the native range of Voatamalo capuronii?
Madagascar
Species in the Voatamalo genus
Species in the Picrodendraceae family
Androstachys johnsonii, Aristogeitonia limoniifolia, Aristogeitonia lophirifolia, Aristogeitonia magnistipula, Aristogeitonia monophylla, Aristogeitonia perrieri, Aristogeitonia uapacifolia, Aristogeitonia gabonica, Austrobuxus alticola, Austrobuxus brevipes, Austrobuxus carunculatus, Austrobuxus clusiaceus, Austrobuxus cracens, Austrobuxus cuneatus, Austrobuxus ellipticus, Austrobuxus eugeniifolius, Austrobuxus horneanus, Austrobuxus huerlimannii, Austrobuxus mandjelicus, Austrobuxus megacarpus, Austrobuxus montis-do, Austrobuxus nitidus, Austrobuxus ovalis, Austrobuxus pauciflorus, Austrobuxus petiolaris, Austrobuxus rubiginosus, Austrobuxus swainii, Austrobuxus vieillardii, Austrobuxus dentatus, Austrobuxus celebicus, Choriceras majus, Choriceras tricorne, Dissiliaria baloghioides, Dissiliaria indistincta, Dissiliaria laxinervis, Dissiliaria muelleri, Dissiliaria surculosa, Dissiliaria tuckeri, Hyaenanche globosa, Kairothamnus phyllanthoides, Longetia buxoides, Micrantheum demissum, Micrantheum ericoides, Micrantheum hexandrum, Micrantheum serpentinum, Mischodon zeylanicus, Neoroepera banksii, Neoroepera buxifolia, Oldfieldia africana, Oldfieldia dactylophylla,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-213986: Based on the initial data import
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.