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Ayenia obcordata

Botanic Family

Malvaceae

Author

(Arènes) Christenhusz & Byng

Common Names

• Vahanamalona

Geographical Habitats

• Madagascar

Natural Habitats

• Coastal forest

Flowering Times

• Jan
• Mar (Madagascar)

Fruiting Times

• Feb
• Mar
• Oct (Madagascar)

Liane to 8m with pubescent stems. Coriaceous leaves to 140mm x 95mm. Purple flower in axillary inflorescences. Tomentose spiny fruit to 25mm diameter, prickles to 3mm.

Further References

• Mobot
• Kew
• Flore de Madagascar