Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.S.Rogers, Nickrent & Malécot
Source:
ksu
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 95: 399 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744446
Common Names
- Pilgerina madagascariensis
- Madagascar Pilgerina
- Madagascar False-Foxglove
Description
Pilgerina madagascariensis (also called Madagascar Pilgerina, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Madagascar. It has narrow, linear leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in open areas such as roadsides and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Pilgerina madagascariensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and pain. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and to treat digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pilgerina madagascariensis is a yellow, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and spindly with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilgerina madagascariensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The herb should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Pilgerina madagascariensis
Pilgerina madagascariensis is native to Madagascar, and can be found in tropical forests.
Pilgerina madagascariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilgerina madagascariensis?
Pilgerina madagascariensis
What is the common name of Pilgerina madagascariensis?
Madagascariensis Pilgerina
What is the natural habitat of Pilgerina madagascariensis?
Found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico
Species in the Pilgerina genus
Species in the Santalaceae family
Acanthosyris annonagustata,
Acanthosyris asipapote,
Acanthosyris falcata,
Acanthosyris glabrata,
Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii,
Acanthosyris spinescens,
Amphorogyne celastroides,
Amphorogyne spicata,
Amphorogyne staufferi,
Anthobolus erythrocaulis,
Anthobolus filifolius,
Anthobolus foveolatus,
Anthobolus leptomeroides,
Antidaphne amazonensis,
Antidaphne andina,
Antidaphne antidaphneoides,
Antidaphne glaziovii,
Antidaphne hondurensis,
Antidaphne punctulata,
Antidaphne schottii,
Antidaphne viscoidea,
Antidaphne wrightii,
Arceuthobium abietinum,
Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae,
Arceuthobium americanum,
Arceuthobium apachecum,
Arceuthobium azoricum,
Arceuthobium bicarinatum,
Arceuthobium blumeri,
Arceuthobium californicum,
Arceuthobium campylopodum,
Arceuthobium chinense,
Arceuthobium cyanocarpum,
Arceuthobium divaricatum,
Arceuthobium douglasii,
Arceuthobium gillii,
Arceuthobium globosum,
Arceuthobium guatemalense,
Arceuthobium hondurense,
Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae,
Arceuthobium littorum,
Arceuthobium microcarpum,
Arceuthobium minutissimum,
Arceuthobium monticola,
Arceuthobium nigrum,
Arceuthobium occidentale,
Arceuthobium oxycedri,
Arceuthobium pendens,
Arceuthobium pini,
Arceuthobium pusillum,