Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
perrieri
ID:
629151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gerard

Source:
iplants

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 3, 7: 90 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628483



Common Names

  • Xyloolaena perrieri
  • Perrieri Xyloolaena
  • Xyloolaena Perrieri


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Description

Xyloolaena perrieri (also called Perrier's Xyloolaena, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is found in Madagascar and is a small shrub with white flowers. It grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Xyloolaena perrieri is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyloolaena perrieri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyloolaena perrieri is an epiphytic orchid that is native to tropical Africa. It is a small plant that grows on trees and other plants in its natural habitat. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Xyloolaena perrieri

Xyloolaena perrieri is native to Madagascar. It is found in the dry deciduous forests of the country.

Xyloolaena perrieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyloolaena perrieri?

Xyloolaena perrieri

What type of plant is Xyloolaena perrieri?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Xyloolaena perrieri native to?

Madagascar

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,