Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ranirisonii
ID:
1303143

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Gaut. & Mackinder

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 73: 320 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315597



Common Names

  • Donella Ranirisonii
  • Ranirisonii
  • Donella


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Description

Donella ranirisonii (also called Ranirison'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 ranirisonii 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 fever and to treat headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Donella ranirisonii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Donella ranirisonii 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 ranirisonii

Donella ranirisonii is native to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.

Donella ranirisonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Donella ranirisonii?

Donella ranirisonii

What is the common name of Donella ranirisonii?

Ranirison's Donella

What is the native range of Donella ranirisonii?

Madagascar

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,

References

Laurent Gautier (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Gaut.' in the authors string.
Barbara Ann Mackinder (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mackinder' in the authors string.