Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
humblotii
ID:
915034

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Drake) Kainul. & B.Bremer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Taxon 58: 766 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914369

Common Names

  • Razafimandimbisonia humblotii
  • Humblot's Razafimandimbisonia
  • Humblot's Tree-daisy

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Description

Razafimandimbisonia humblotii (also called Humblot's Razafimandimbisonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Razafimandimbisonia humblotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source, as the leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Razafimandimbisonia humblotii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Razafimandimbisonia humblotii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Razafimandimbisonia humblotii

Razafimandimbisonia minor can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-459333: Based on the initial data import
Emmanuel Drake del Castillo (1855-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drake' in the authors string.
Birgitta Bremer (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Bremer' in the authors string.
Kent Kainulainen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kainul.' in the authors string.