Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boivinii
ID:
222391

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pierre) Aubrév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 4: 375 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221720



Common Names

  • Labramia boivinii
  • Boivin's Labramia
  • Boivin's-Growing Labramia


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Synonyms

  • Labramia boivinii mananarensis Aubrév. [unknown]
  • Manilkara sohihy Aubrév. [unknown]
  • Mimusops boivinii M.M.Hartog ex Pierre [unknown]
  • Semicipium boivinii Pierre [unknown]
  • Labramia boivinii boivinii [unknown]

Description

Labramia boivinii (also called Boivin's Labramia, 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

Labramia boivinii 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

Labramia boivinii 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

Labramia boivinii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate light frosts. It can be grown in a container or in the ground and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat, compact shape.

Where to Find Labramia boivinii

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

Labramia boivinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Labramia boivinii?

Labramia boivinii

What is the natural habitat of Labramia boivinii?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the color of Labramia boivinii'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-106686: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.