Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
cauliflora
ID:
632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Behnke

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 172: 81 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315086



Common Names

  • Xerophyta cauliflora
  • Cauliflower Xerophyta
  • Cauliflower Wood-sorrel


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Description

Xerophyta cauliflora (also called the cauliflower plant, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Madagascar. It is a succulent plant with thick, fleshy leaves and a single stem. It grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Xerophyta cauliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xerophyta cauliflora is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xerophyta cauliflora is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a dry, sunny area.

Where to Find Xerophyta cauliflora

Xerophyta cauliflora can be found in the dry deciduous forests of Madagascar.

Xerophyta cauliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xerophyta cauliflora?

Xerophyta cauliflora

What is the common name of Xerophyta cauliflora?

Cauliflower Xerophyta

What is the natural habitat of Xerophyta cauliflora?

Tropical dry forests

What is the average size of Xerophyta cauliflora?

Up to 10 cm

What is the lifespan of Xerophyta cauliflora?

Up to 7 years

Species in the Xerophyta genus

Xerophyta monroi, Xerophyta goetzei, Xerophyta hereroensis, Xerophyta kirkii, Xerophyta simulans, Xerophyta rosea, Xerophyta nutans, Xerophyta schlechteri, Xerophyta wentzeliana, Xerophyta eylesii, Xerophyta villosa, Xerophyta trichophylla, Xerophyta suaveolens, Xerophyta splendens, Xerophyta acuminata, Xerophyta demeesmaekeriana, Xerophyta concolor, Xerophyta argentea, Xerophyta arabica, Xerophyta eglandulosa, Xerophyta longicaulis, Xerophyta rippsteinii, Xerophyta scabrida, Xerophyta retinervis, Xerophyta pinifolia, Xerophyta schnizleinia, Xerophyta humilis, Xerophyta equisetoides, Xerophyta pectinata, Xerophyta seinei, Xerophyta viscosa, Xerophyta velutina, Xerophyta stenophylla, Xerophyta squarrosa, Xerophyta spekei, Xerophyta sessiliflora, Xerophyta elegans, Xerophyta capillaris, Xerophyta dasylirioides, Xerophyta connata, Xerophyta pinifolia, Xerophyta villosa, Xerophyta andringitrensis, Xerophyta brevifolia, Xerophyta tulearensis, Xerophyta cauliflora, Xerophyta junodii, Xerophyta rehmannii, Xerophyta zimbabwensis, Xerophyta adendorffii,

Species in the Velloziaceae family

Acanthochlamys bracteata, Barbacenia andersonii, Barbacenia aurea, Barbacenia bahiana, Barbacenia beauverdii, Barbacenia blackii, Barbacenia blanchetii, Barbacenia brachycalyx, Barbacenia brasiliensis, Barbacenia brevifolia, Barbacenia burle-marxii, Barbacenia caricina, Barbacenia celiae, Barbacenia chlorantha, Barbacenia coccinea, Barbacenia conicostigma, Barbacenia contasana, Barbacenia coronata, Barbacenia culta, Barbacenia curviflora, Barbacenia cuspidata, Barbacenia cyananthera, Barbacenia cylindrica, Barbacenia damaziana, Barbacenia delicatula, Barbacenia ensifolia, Barbacenia exscapa, Barbacenia filamentifera, Barbacenia flava, Barbacenia flavida, Barbacenia foliosa, Barbacenia fragrans, Barbacenia fulva, Barbacenia gardneri, Barbacenia gaveensis, Barbacenia gentianoides, Barbacenia glabra, Barbacenia glauca, Barbacenia glaziovii, Barbacenia globata, Barbacenia glutinosa, Barbacenia goethartii, Barbacenia gounelleana, Barbacenia graciliflora, Barbacenia graminifolia, Barbacenia grisea, Barbacenia hatschbachii, Barbacenia hilairei, Barbacenia hirtiflora, Barbacenia ignea,

References

H.-Dietmar Behnke: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Behnke' in the authors string.