Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
628606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thouars

Source:
iplants

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Hist. Vég. Îsles Austral. Afriq. : 40 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627938

Common Names

  • Large-flowered Sarcolaena
  • Large-flowered Ironwood
  • Large-flowered Sarcolaena

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Description

Sarcolaena grandiflora (also called Grand-flowered Sarcolaena, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to Madagascar. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are glossy, dark green above and paler beneath. It is found in moist forests and riverine forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcolaena grandiflora is used as a source of timber for furniture and construction. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and charcoal. The leaves are used as a medicinal remedy for fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sarcolaena grandiflora are small, yellow, and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcolaena grandiflora is a medium-sized rainforest tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sheltered position until they are ready to be transplanted.

Where to Find Sarcolaena grandiflora

Sarcolaena grandiflora is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern and eastern parts of the island.

Sarcolaena grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcolaena grandiflora?

Sarcolaena grandiflora

What is the family of Sarcolaena grandiflora?

Lauraceae

What is the common name of Sarcolaena grandiflora?

Cinnamon Myrtle

Species in the Sarcolaenaceae family

Eremolaena darainensis, Eremolaena humblotiana, Eremolaena rotundifolia, Leptolaena abrahamii, Leptolaena arenaria, Leptolaena cuspidata, Leptolaena delphinensis, Leptolaena gautieri, Leptolaena masoalensis, Leptolaena multiflora, Leptolaena pauciflora, Leptolaena raymondii, Mediusella bernieri, Pentachlaena betamponensis, Pentachlaena latifolia, Pentachlaena orientalis, Pentachlaena vestita, Perrierodendron boinense, Perrierodendron capuronii, Perrierodendron occidentale, Perrierodendron quartzitorum, Perrierodendron rodoense, Rhodolaena acutifolia, Rhodolaena altivola, Rhodolaena bakeriana, Rhodolaena coriacea, Rhodolaena humblotii, Rhodolaena leroyana, Rhodolaena macrocarpa, Sarcolaena codonochlamys, Sarcolaena delphinensis, Sarcolaena eriophora, Sarcolaena grandiflora, Sarcolaena humbertiana, Sarcolaena isaloensis, Sarcolaena multiflora, Sarcolaena oblongifolia, Schizolaena capuronii, Schizolaena cauliflora, Schizolaena cavacoana, Schizolaena charlotteae, Schizolaena elongata, Schizolaena exinvolucrata, Schizolaena gereaui, Schizolaena hystrix, Schizolaena isaloensis, Schizolaena manomboensis, Schizolaena masoalensis, Schizolaena microphylla, Schizolaena milleri,