Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
thouarsii
ID:
222388

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre ex Dubard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 3: 46 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221717



Common Names

  • Labourdonnaisia thouarsii
  • Thouars' Labourdonnaisia
  • Thouars'-Leaved Labourdonnaisia


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Description

Labourdonnaisia thouarsii (also called Thouars' Labourdonnaisia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Madagascar and is found in wet lowland forests. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and a short stem. The leaves are ovate and the inflorescence is a spadix with a white spathe.

Uses & Benefits

Labourdonnaisia thouarsii is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, reducing inflammation, and providing relief from pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Labourdonnaisia thouarsii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single, yellow-green seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Labourdonnaisia thouarsii is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It has small, white flowers that appear in spring and summer. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep moist until rooted.

Where to Find Labourdonnaisia thouarsii

Labourdonnaisia thouarsii is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and western regions of the island.

Labourdonnaisia thouarsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Labourdonnaisia thouarsii?

Labourdonnaisia thouarsii

What is the natural habitat of Labourdonnaisia thouarsii?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the color of Labourdonnaisia thouarsii's flowers?

White or greenish-white

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-106681: Based on the initial data import
Marcel Dubard (1873-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dubard' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.