Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bojeri
ID:
222393

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 673 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221722



Common Names

  • Labramia bojeri
  • Bojer's Labramia
  • Bojer's-Growing Labramia


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Synonyms

  • Manilkara bojeri (A.DC.) H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Mimusops imbricaria Blume [unknown]
  • Delastrea bojeri A.DC. [unknown]
  • Mimusops chapelieri M.Hartog [unknown]

Description

Labramia bojeri (also called Bojer'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 bojeri 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 bojeri 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 bojeri 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 bojeri

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

Labramia bojeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Labramia bojeri?

Labramia bojeri

What is the natural habitat of Labramia bojeri?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the color of Labramia bojeri'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,

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