Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) F.Gérard
Source:
iplants
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Compt. Rend. Assoc. Franç. Avancem. Sci. 43: 406 (1914 publ. 1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628474
Common Names
- Xerochlamys bojeriana
- Bojeriana Xerochlamys
- Xerochlamys Bojeriana
Synonyms
- Leptolaena pilosa (Baker) Cavaco [valid]
- Leptolaena bojeriana (Baill.) Cavaco [valid]
- Sarcolaena bojeriana Baill. [valid]
- Sarcolaena grandidieri Baill. [valid]
- Sarcolaena pilosa Baill. [valid]
- Xerochlamys pubescens Baker [valid]
- Xerochlamys pilosa Baker [valid]
- Xerochlamys grandidieri (Baill.) F.Gérard [valid]
Description
Xerochlamys bojeriana (also called 'Bojer's Xerochlamys', among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to tropical Africa. It has alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Xerochlamys bojeriana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xerochlamys bojeriana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xerochlamys bojeriana is an epiphytic orchid that is native to tropical Africa. It is a small plant that grows on trees and other plants in its natural habitat. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Xerochlamys bojeriana
Xerochlamys bojeriana is native to Madagascar. It can be found in the dry deciduous forests of the country.
Xerochlamys bojeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xerochlamys bojeriana?
Xerochlamys bojeriana
What are the common names of Xerochlamys bojeriana?
Bojeriana
What is the natural habitat of Xerochlamys bojeriana?
Tropical forests
Species in the Xerochlamys genus
Species in the Sarcolaenaceae family
Eremolaena darainensis,
Eremolaena humblotiana,
Eremolaena rotundifolia,
Leptolaena abrahamii,
Leptolaena arenaria,
Leptolaena cuspidata,
Leptolaena delphinensis,
Leptolaena gautieri,
Leptolaena masoalensis,
Leptolaena multiflora,
Leptolaena pauciflora,
Leptolaena raymondii,
Mediusella bernieri,
Pentachlaena betamponensis,
Pentachlaena latifolia,
Pentachlaena orientalis,
Pentachlaena vestita,
Perrierodendron boinense,
Perrierodendron capuronii,
Perrierodendron occidentale,
Perrierodendron quartzitorum,
Perrierodendron rodoense,
Rhodolaena acutifolia,
Rhodolaena altivola,
Rhodolaena bakeriana,
Rhodolaena coriacea,
Rhodolaena humblotii,
Rhodolaena leroyana,
Rhodolaena macrocarpa,
Sarcolaena codonochlamys,
Sarcolaena delphinensis,
Sarcolaena eriophora,
Sarcolaena grandiflora,
Sarcolaena humbertiana,
Sarcolaena isaloensis,
Sarcolaena multiflora,
Sarcolaena oblongifolia,
Schizolaena capuronii,
Schizolaena cauliflora,
Schizolaena cavacoana,
Schizolaena charlotteae,
Schizolaena elongata,
Schizolaena exinvolucrata,
Schizolaena gereaui,
Schizolaena hystrix,
Schizolaena isaloensis,
Schizolaena manomboensis,
Schizolaena masoalensis,
Schizolaena microphylla,
Schizolaena milleri,