Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pyramidata
ID:
1132216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thouars

Source:
tro

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Hist. Vég. Îsles Austral. Afriq. : 49 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001131554



Common Names

  • Pyramidal Macarisia
  • Pyramid Macarisia
  • Pyramid-Fruited Macarisia


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Description

Macarisia pyramidata (also called Pyramid-leaved Macarisia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has pyramid-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Macarisia pyramidata is used for its edible fruits, which are a good source of vitamins and minerals. The leaves of this plant are also used as a fodder for livestock. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Macarisia pyramidata are small, white, and have five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard, and round drupe. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macarisia pyramidata is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to 8-10’ tall and as wide. It is native to northern China. It features white flowers (1/3” diameter) in clusters (corymbs) in early spring (April-May) before the foliage emerges. Foliage is composed of ovate to oblong-ovate, toothed, dark green leaves (to 3” long). Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Macarisia pyramidata

Macarisia pyramidata is found in Madagascar.

Species in the Rhizophoraceae family

Anopyxis klaineana, Blepharistemma membranifolium, Bruguiera cylindrica, Bruguiera exaristata, Bruguiera gymnorhiza, Bruguiera hainesii, Bruguiera parviflora, Bruguiera sexangula, Bruguiera rhynchopetala, Bruguieria rhedii, Carallia borneensis, Carallia brachiata, Carallia calophylloidea, Carallia calycina, Carallia coriifolia, Carallia eugenioidea, Carallia garciniifolia, Carallia hulstijnii, Carallia longipes, Carallia orophila, Carallia papuana, Carallia paucinervia, Carallia pectinifolia, Carallia suffruticosa, Cassipourea alternifolia, Cassipourea nana, Cassipourea ndambiana, Cassipourea adamauensis, Cassipourea adami, Cassipourea afzelii, Cassipourea annobonensis, Cassipourea barteri, Cassipourea calimensis, Cassipourea carringtoniana, Cassipourea celastroides, Cassipourea ceylanica, Cassipourea congensis, Cassipourea delphinensis, Cassipourea dinklagei, Cassipourea eketensis, Cassipourea elliptica, Cassipourea ellipticifolia, Cassipourea euryoides, Cassipourea evrardii, Cassipourea fanshawei, Cassipourea firestoneana, Cassipourea flanaganii, Cassipourea floribunda, Cassipourea glomerata, Cassipourea gossweileri,