Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 13: 283 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062753
Common Names
- Comorensis Ludia
- Comorensis Ludia Tree
- Comorensis Ludia Wood
Description
Ludia comorensis (also called Comoros ludia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar. It is commonly found in lowland forests, woodlands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Ludia comorensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ludia comorensis has yellow flowers with red centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Where to Find Ludia comorensis
Ludia comorensis is native to the tropical regions of Africa and Madagascar.
Species in the Ludia genus
Ludia craggiana,
Ludia dracaenoides,
Ludia madagascariensis,
Ludia arborea,
Ludia boinensis,
Ludia comorensis,
Ludia mauritiana,
Ludia pinnatinervia,
Ludia antanosarum,
Ludia glaucocarpa,
Ludia leandriana,
Ludia scolopioides,
Ludia myrtoides,
Ludia erosifolia,
Ludia ludiifolia,
Ludia sessilis,
Ludia imontiensis,
Ludia ankaranensis,
Ludia faradifani,
Ludia chapelieri,
Ludia brevipes,
Ludia suarezensis,
Ludia wikstroemiifolia,
Ludia ikongoensis,
Ludia pachyadenia,
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana,
Abatia americana,
Abatia canescens,
Abatia glabra,
Abatia mexicana,
Abatia microphylla,
Abatia parviflora,
Abatia rugosa,
Abatia spicata,
Abatia stellata,
Azara alpina,
Azara celastrina,
Azara dentata,
Azara integrifolia,
Azara intermedia,
Azara lanceolata,
Azara microphylla,
Azara petiolaris,
Azara salicifolia,
Azara serrata,
Azara uruguayensis,
Banara acunae,
Banara arguta,
Banara axilliflora,
Banara boliviana,
Banara brasiliensis,
Banara brittonii,
Banara caymanensis,
Banara cordifolia,
Banara domingensis,
Banara excisa,
Banara glauca,
Banara guianensis,
Banara ibaguensis,
Banara larensis,
Banara leptophylla,
Banara minutiflora,
Banara nitida,
Banara orinocensis,
Banara parviflora,
Banara portoricensis,
Banara quinquenervis,
Banara regia,
Banara riparia,
Banara riscoi,
Banara saxicola,
Banara selleana,
Banara serrata,
Banara splendens,
Banara tomentosa,