Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
eugenioides
ID:
334323

Status:
valid

Authors:
Capuron ex Bosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 15: 337 (1975 publ. 1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333655

Common Names

  • Voatamalo eugenioides
  • Eugenioides Voatamalo
  • Eugenioides Tree

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Description

Voatamalo eugenioides (also called Eugenioides voatamalo, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Madagascar. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall with a trunk up to 50 cm in diameter. It is found in lowland rainforest and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Voatamalo eugenioides is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Voatamalo eugenioides has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Voatamalo eugenioides is a small evergreen tree or shrub, growing up to 4 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in spring or early summer. Take cuttings of around 10 cm long from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Plant the cuttings in a pot filled with a mixture of equal parts of peat and sand and keep them in a warm and humid environment.

Where to Find Voatamalo eugenioides

Voatamalo eugenioides can be found in tropical regions of Africa, including the Congo Basin and Madagascar.

Voatamalo eugenioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Voatamalo eugenioides?

Voatamalo eugenioides

What is the common name of Voatamalo eugenioides?

Eugenioides Voatamalo

What is the native range of Voatamalo eugenioides?

Madagascar

Species in the Voatamalo genus

Species in the Picrodendraceae family

Androstachys johnsonii, Aristogeitonia limoniifolia, Aristogeitonia lophirifolia, Aristogeitonia magnistipula, Aristogeitonia monophylla, Aristogeitonia perrieri, Aristogeitonia uapacifolia, Aristogeitonia gabonica, Austrobuxus alticola, Austrobuxus brevipes, Austrobuxus carunculatus, Austrobuxus clusiaceus, Austrobuxus cracens, Austrobuxus cuneatus, Austrobuxus ellipticus, Austrobuxus eugeniifolius, Austrobuxus horneanus, Austrobuxus huerlimannii, Austrobuxus mandjelicus, Austrobuxus megacarpus, Austrobuxus montis-do, Austrobuxus nitidus, Austrobuxus ovalis, Austrobuxus pauciflorus, Austrobuxus petiolaris, Austrobuxus rubiginosus, Austrobuxus swainii, Austrobuxus vieillardii, Austrobuxus dentatus, Austrobuxus celebicus, Choriceras majus, Choriceras tricorne, Dissiliaria baloghioides, Dissiliaria indistincta, Dissiliaria laxinervis, Dissiliaria muelleri, Dissiliaria surculosa, Dissiliaria tuckeri, Hyaenanche globosa, Kairothamnus phyllanthoides, Longetia buxoides, Micrantheum demissum, Micrantheum ericoides, Micrantheum hexandrum, Micrantheum serpentinum, Mischodon zeylanicus, Neoroepera banksii, Neoroepera buxifolia, Oldfieldia africana, Oldfieldia dactylophylla,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-213987: Based on the initial data import
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.