Psilotrichum madagascariense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madagascariense
ID:
1046703
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cavaco
Source:
tro
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 99: 184 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046041
Common Names
- Psilotrichum madagascariense
- Madagascar Psilotrichum
- Madagascariense Psilotrichum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psilotrichum madagascariense (also called Madagascar Psilotrichum, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a woody stem and small, white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Psilotrichum madagascariense is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psilotrichum madagascariense has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, linear leaves.
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Psilotrichum madagascariense is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet. They can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Psilotrichum madagascariense
Psilotrichum madagascariense can be found in Madagascar and other parts of the Indian Ocean region.
Species in the Psilotrichum genus
Psilotrichum gnaphalobryum, Psilotrichum axilliflorum, Psilotrichum scleranthum, Psilotrichum boivinianum, Psilotrichum madagascariense, Psilotrichum laxiflorum, Psilotrichum tomentosum, Psilotrichum cyathuloides, Psilotrichum sericeum, Psilotrichum majus, Psilotrichum fallax, Psilotrichum vollesenii, Psilotrichum schimperi, Psilotrichum ferrugineum, Psilotrichum yunnanense, Psilotrichum erythrostachyum,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1100400: Based on the initial data import
Alberto Judice Leote Cavaco (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cavaco' in the authors string.