Latin name: Comoranthus madagascariensis

Common name: Comoranthus madagascariensis

Abbr: Cmad

Taxonomy: Oleaceae/Oleeae/Comoranthus

References : NCBI:txid1296284

Introduction: Comoranthus madagascariensis (also called Madagascar bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white or pink flowers and a bell-shaped calyx. It is native to Madagascar and is commonly found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forests.used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.Comoranthus madagascariensis has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.

Distribution: Native to Madagascar.

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