Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aubrév.) Mackinder
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 73: 310 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315594
Common Names
- Donella Guereliana
- Guereliana
- Donella
Description
Donella guereliana (also called Guerel's Donella, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Madagascar. It is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in tropical forests. It has dark green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Donella guereliana is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine as a remedy for eye ailments and to treat fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Donella guereliana is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Donella guereliana is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Donella guereliana
Donella guereliana is native to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.
Donella guereliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Donella guereliana?
Donella guereliana
What is the common name of Donella guereliana?
Guerel's Donella
What is the native range of Donella guereliana?
Madagascar
Species in the Donella genus
Donella ambrensis,
Donella analalavensis,
Donella delphinensis,
Donella fenerivensis,
Donella lanceolata,
Donella masoalensis,
Donella perrieri,
Donella pruniformis,
Donella ubanguiensis,
Donella viridifolia,
Donella welwitschii,
Donella ogoouensis,
Donella guereliana,
Donella capuronii,
Donella humbertii,
Donella ranirisonii,
Donella bangweolensis,
Species in the Sapotaceae family
Afrosersalisia rwandensis,
Amorphospermum antilogum,
Argania spinosa,
Aubregrinia taiensis,
Aulandra beccarii,
Aulandra cauliflora,
Aulandra longifolia,
Autranella congolensis,
Baillonella toxisperma,
Beccariella balansana,
Beccariella crebrifolia,
Beccariella lasiantha,
Beccariella novocaledonica,
Beccariella xerocarpa,
Beccariella brownlessiana,
Boerlagella spectabilis,
Breviea sericea,
Burckella banikiensis,
Burckella erythrophylla,
Burckella fijiensis,
Burckella hillii,
Burckella macropoda,
Burckella magusum,
Burckella obovata,
Burckella parvifolia,
Burckella polymera,
Burckella poolei,
Burckella richii,
Burckella sorei,
Burckella thurstonii,
Capurodendron androyense,
Capurodendron ankaranense,
Capurodendron antongiliense,
Capurodendron apollonioides,
Capurodendron bakeri,
Capurodendron costatum,
Capurodendron delphinense,
Capurodendron gracilifolium,
Capurodendron greveanum,
Capurodendron ludiifolium,
Capurodendron madagascariense,
Capurodendron mandrarense,
Capurodendron microphyllum,
Capurodendron nodosum,
Capurodendron perrieri,
Capurodendron pervillei,
Capurodendron pseudoterminalia,
Capurodendron rubrocostatum,
Capurodendron rufescens,
Capurodendron sakalavum,