Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
madagascariense
ID:
1144936

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scott Elliot

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 29: 43 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144274

Common Names

  • Madagascariense Coelocarpum
  • Coelocarpum
  • Madagascar Coelocarpum

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Description

Coelocarpum madagascariense (also called Madagascar Plum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It grows up to 3m tall and has a woody stem with bright green leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in open fields, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Coelocarpum madagascariense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coelocarpum madagascariense is yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelocarpum madagascariense is a perennial shrub that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in pots. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Coelocarpum madagascariense

Coelocarpum madagascariense is native to Madagascar. It can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

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