Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
madagascarica
ID:
1258155

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) A.Weber & B.L.Burtt

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Biol. Pflanzen 70: 349 (1997-1998 publ. 1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257493

Common Names

  • Hovanella Madagascarica
  • Climbing Plant
  • Climbing Herb

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Description

Hovanella madagascarica (also called Madagascar hovanella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hovanella madagascarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hovanella madagascarica has small, yellow-green flowers, with its seed being a small, brown capsule. Its seedlings have two to three frond-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hovanella madagascarica can be propagated by division or by spores. It can be grown in a variety of substrates, including gravel, sand, and soil. It prefers a moist environment with moderate to high light. It should be fertilized regularly with liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Hovanella madagascarica

Hovanella madagascarica can be found in Madagascar.

Hovanella madagascarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hovanella madagascarica?

Hovanella madagascarica

What type of plant is Hovanella madagascarica?

Herb

Where does Hovanella madagascarica grow?

Madagascar

Species in the Hovanella genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Anton Weber (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Weber' in the authors string.