Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk. ex Choux
Source:
tro
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille sér. 4, 3(3): 18, nomen. 1926
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135046
Common Names
- Molinaea andronensis
- Andronensis Molinaea
- Andron Molinaea
Uses & Benefits
Molinaea andronensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Molinaea andronensis is white in color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small and round, with a black and white mottled pattern. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Molinaea andronensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedling mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be semi-hardwood cuttings of about 10 cm in length.
Where to Find Molinaea andronensis
Molinaea andronensis is native to Madagascar.
Species in the Molinaea genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family