Status:
valid
Authors:
McPherson
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Novon 23: 62 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315151
Common Names
- Drypetes Birkinshawii
- Birkinshaw's Drypetes
- Birkinshaw's Tree
Description
Drypetes birkinshawii (also called Birkinshawii, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has a dense, spreading crown and can grow up to 4 m tall. It is found in dry deciduous forests and coastal areas, often in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Drypetes birkinshawii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Drypetes birkinshawii is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Drypetes birkinshawii is a shrub or small tree that grows in full sun or partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Drypetes birkinshawii
Drypetes birkinshawii is a species of plant found in Madagascar.
Drypetes birkinshawii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Drypetes birkinshawii?
Drypetes birkinshawii
What is the common name of Drypetes birkinshawii?
Birkinshaw's drypetes
What is the natural habitat of Drypetes birkinshawii?
Drypetes birkinshawii is native to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar
Species in the Drypetes genus
Drypetes longistipitata,
Drypetes bakembei,
Drypetes kwangtungensis,
Drypetes acuminata,
Drypetes aetoxyloides,
Drypetes aframensis,
Drypetes afzelii,
Drypetes alba,
Drypetes amazonica,
Drypetes ambigua,
Drypetes andamanica,
Drypetes angustifolia,
Drypetes arborescens,
Drypetes arcuatinervia,
Drypetes arguta,
Drypetes assamica,
Drypetes aubrevillei,
Drypetes australis,
Drypetes aylmeri,
Drypetes balakrishnanii,
Drypetes bathiei,
Drypetes bawanii,
Drypetes bhattacharyae,
Drypetes bipindensis,
Drypetes bisacuta,
Drypetes brownii,
Drypetes caesia,
Drypetes calvescens,
Drypetes calyptosepala,
Drypetes cambodica,
Drypetes capillipes,
Drypetes capuronii,
Drypetes carolinensis,
Drypetes castilloi,
Drypetes caustica,
Drypetes celastrinea,
Drypetes celebica,
Drypetes chevalieri,
Drypetes cinnabarina,
Drypetes cockburnii,
Drypetes comorensis,
Drypetes confertiflora,
Drypetes congestiflora,
Drypetes convoluta,
Drypetes crassipes,
Drypetes cumingii,
Drypetes curtisii,
Drypetes darcyana,
Drypetes darimontiana,
Drypetes dasycarpa,
Species in the Putranjivaceae family
Drypetes longistipitata,
Drypetes bakembei,
Drypetes kwangtungensis,
Drypetes acuminata,
Drypetes aetoxyloides,
Drypetes aframensis,
Drypetes afzelii,
Drypetes alba,
Drypetes amazonica,
Drypetes ambigua,
Drypetes andamanica,
Drypetes angustifolia,
Drypetes arborescens,
Drypetes arcuatinervia,
Drypetes arguta,
Drypetes assamica,
Drypetes aubrevillei,
Drypetes australis,
Drypetes aylmeri,
Drypetes balakrishnanii,
Drypetes bathiei,
Drypetes bawanii,
Drypetes bhattacharyae,
Drypetes bipindensis,
Drypetes bisacuta,
Drypetes brownii,
Drypetes caesia,
Drypetes calvescens,
Drypetes calyptosepala,
Drypetes cambodica,
Drypetes capillipes,
Drypetes capuronii,
Drypetes carolinensis,
Drypetes castilloi,
Drypetes caustica,
Drypetes celastrinea,
Drypetes celebica,
Drypetes chevalieri,
Drypetes cinnabarina,
Drypetes cockburnii,
Drypetes comorensis,
Drypetes confertiflora,
Drypetes congestiflora,
Drypetes convoluta,
Drypetes crassipes,
Drypetes cumingii,
Drypetes curtisii,
Drypetes darcyana,
Drypetes darimontiana,
Drypetes dasycarpa,