Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
1141017

Status:
valid

Authors:
Courchet

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 52: 284 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140355



Common Names

  • Madagascar Perriera
  • Perriera madagascariensis
  • Madagascar Picramnia


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Description

Perriera madagascariensis (also called Madagascar olive, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is a small evergreen tree, native to Madagascar, growing up to 10 m tall. It is found in humid forests and along rivers, from sea level to 1,200 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Perriera madagascariensis is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and hanging baskets. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Perriera madagascariensis are white and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perriera madagascariensis is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted to individual pots and grown in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Perriera madagascariensis

Perriera madagascariensis is native to Madagascar.

Species in the Perriera genus

Species in the Simaroubaceae family

Ailanthus vietnamensis, Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsus, Ailanthus fordii, Ailanthus integrifolia, Ailanthus triphysa, Amaroria soulameoides, Brucea antidysenterica, Brucea bruceadelpha, Brucea guineensis, Brucea javanica, Brucea macrocarpa, Brucea mollis, Brucea tenuifolia, Brucea tonkinensis, Brucea trichotoma, Castela calcicola, Castela coccinea, Castela depressa, Castela emoryi, Castela erecta, Castela galapageia, Castela jacquiniifolia, Castela leonis, Castela macrophylla, Castela peninsularis, Castela polyandra, Castela retusa, Castela spinosa, Castela stewartii, Castela tortuosa, Castela tweediei, Castela victorinii, Eurycoma apiculata, Eurycoma harmandiana, Eurycoma longifolia, Gymnostemon zaizou, Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia,