Dilobeia thouarsii
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDilobeia thouarsii is a species of tree in the family Proteaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. The specific epithet honours French botanist Louis-Marie Aubert du Petit-Thouars. The leaves are used in traditional Malagasy medicine to treat wounds and bacterial skin infections. The tree flowers from October to March, and fruits between March and October.
Description
A medium-sized tropical tree with distinctively two-lobed leaves, native to humid and subhumid forests of Madagascar between 700-1,300 m altitude.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are processed for oil.
Distribution
A tropical plant. They grow in Madagascar between 700-1,300 m altitude. It grows in humid and subhumid forest.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar*,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Bakaravina, Vintanona, Vivaona
References (3)
- Schatz, G.E., 2001, Generic Tree Flora of Madagascar. Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew and Missouri Botanical Garden. p 306
- Styger, E., et al, 1999, Indigenous fruit trees of Madagascar: potential components of agroforestry systems to improve human nutrition and restore biological diversity. Agroforestry Systems 46: 289-310
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
