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Didiereaceae
Didiereaceae is a family of flowering plants found in continental Africa and Madagascar. It contains 20 species classified in three subfamilies and six genera. Species of the family are succulent plants, growing in sub-arid to arid habitats. Several are known as ornamental plants in specialist succulent collections. The subfamily Didiereoideae is endemic to the southwest of Madagascar, where the species are characteristic elements of the spiny thickets. Systematics The family was long considered entirely endemic to Madagascar until the genera ''Calyptrotheca'', ''Ceraria'', and ''Portulacaria'' from the African mainland were included. Molecular phylogenetic analysis confirmed the monophyly of the family and its three subfamilies: The family is closely related to the New World family Cactaceae (cacti), sufficiently closely so that species of Didiereaceae can be grafted successfully on some cacti. Calyptrothecoideae Contains only one genus, ''Calyptrotheca'', with two specie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Didiereoideae
Didiereaceae is a family of flowering plants found in continental Africa and Madagascar. It contains 20 species classified in three subfamilies and six genera. Species of the family are succulent plants, growing in sub-arid to arid habitats. Several are known as ornamental plants in specialist succulent collections. The subfamily Didiereoideae is endemic to the southwest of Madagascar, where the species are characteristic elements of the spiny thickets. Systematics The family was long considered entirely endemic to Madagascar until the genera ''Calyptrotheca'', '' Ceraria'', and '' Portulacaria'' from the African mainland were included. Molecular phylogenetic analysis confirmed the monophyly of the family and its three subfamilies: The family is closely related to the New World family Cactaceae (cacti), sufficiently closely so that species of Didiereaceae can be grafted successfully on some cacti. Calyptrothecoideae Contains only one genus, '' Calyptrotheca'', with two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Didierea
''Didierea'' is a genus of succulent flowering plants in the family Didiereaceae. It is dedicated to naturalist Alfred Grandidier (1836-1921). Species of ''Didierea'' are dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants. The two known species are endemic to Madagascar, where they are found in the spiny forest–thicket ecosystem. They are listed in CITES CITES (shorter name for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, also known as the Washington Convention) is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals from the threats of interna ... appendix II, which means that their trade is restricted to protect natural populations. Species References Didiereaceae Endemic flora of Madagascar Caryophyllales genera Taxa named by Henri Ernest Baillon Dioecious plants Flora of the Madagascar spiny thickets {{Caryophyllales-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portulacarioideae
''Portulacaria'' is a genus of succulent plant, classified in its own subfamily Portulacarioideae in the family Didiereaceae. It is indigenous to southern Africa. Taxonomy The genus was previously placed in the family Portulacaceae, but according to molecular studies is part of Didiereaceae. It has further been revised when phylogenetic tests showed conclusively that genus '' Ceraria'' was located within ''Portulacaria'', and all '' Ceraria'' species have consequently been renamed and moved into this genus. Species Species include: * '' Portulacaria afra'' Jacq. * '' Portulacaria armiana'' E. J. Van Jaarsveld * '' Portulacaria carrissoana''. Previously '' Ceraria carrissoana'' Excell & Mendonca * '' Portulacaria fruticulosa''. Previously '' Ceraria fruticulosa'' Pearson & Stephens * '' Portulacaria longipedunculata''. Previously '' Ceraria longipedunculata'' Merxm & Podlech * '' Portulacaria namaquensis''. Previously '' Ceraria namaquensis'' Sond. * '' Portulacaria pygmaea''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alluaudia
''Alluaudia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Didiereaceae. There are six species, all endemic to Madagascar. Most occur in the southwestern subarid forest-thicket vegetation of the island. Species of ''Alluaudia'' are dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants. Spines are arranged around the leaves as a defense against herbivores. The spines are several meters above the ground, and probably evolved in response to herbivory by now-extinct lemurs, such as ''Hadropithecus ''Hadropithecus'' ("bulky ape" from Greek ἁδρός (hadros), "bulky, large" + πίθηκος (pithekos), "ape") is a medium-sized, extinct genus of lemur, or strepsirrhine primate, from Madagascar that includes a single species, ''Hadrop ...''. Several lemur species living today feed heavily on ''Alluaudia'', such as the ring-tailed lemur (''Lemur catta'') and the white-footed sportive lemur (''Lepilemur leucopus'').Crowley, B. E. and L. R. Godfrey. (2013)Why all those ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alluaudiopsis
''Alluaudiopsis'' is a genus of shrubby flowering plants belonging to the family Didiereaceae Didiereaceae is a family of flowering plants found in continental Africa and Madagascar. It contains 20 species classified in three subfamilies and six genera. Species of the family are succulent plants, growing in sub-arid to arid habitats. Seve .... Species of ''Alluaudiopsis'' are dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants. Its native range is Southern Madagascar. Species: *'' Alluaudiopsis fiherenensis'' *'' Alluaudiopsis marnieriana'' References {{Taxonbar, from=Q5669497 Didiereaceae Caryophyllales genera Dioecious plants ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portulacaria
''Portulacaria'' is a genus of succulent plant, classified in its own subfamily Portulacarioideae in the family Didiereaceae. It is indigenous to southern Africa. Taxonomy The genus was previously placed in the family Portulacaceae, but according to molecular studies is part of Didiereaceae. It has further been revised when phylogenetic tests showed conclusively that genus '' Ceraria'' was located within ''Portulacaria'', and all '' Ceraria'' species have consequently been renamed and moved into this genus. Species Species include: * '' Portulacaria afra'' Jacq. * '' Portulacaria armiana'' E. J. Van Jaarsveld * '' Portulacaria carrissoana''. Previously '' Ceraria carrissoana'' Excell & Mendonca * '' Portulacaria fruticulosa''. Previously '' Ceraria fruticulosa'' Pearson & Stephens * '' Portulacaria longipedunculata''. Previously '' Ceraria longipedunculata'' Merxm & Podlech * '' Portulacaria namaquensis''. Previously '' Ceraria namaquensis'' Sond. * '' Portulacaria pygmaea''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ceraria
''Portulacaria'' is a genus of succulent plant, classified in its own subfamily Portulacarioideae in the family Didiereaceae. It is indigenous to southern Africa. Taxonomy The genus was previously placed in the family Portulacaceae, but according to molecular studies is part of Didiereaceae. It has further been revised when phylogenetic tests showed conclusively that genus '' Ceraria'' was located within ''Portulacaria'', and all '' Ceraria'' species have consequently been renamed and moved into this genus. Species Species include: * '' Portulacaria afra'' Jacq. * '' Portulacaria armiana'' E. J. Van Jaarsveld * '' Portulacaria carrissoana''. Previously '' Ceraria carrissoana'' Excell & Mendonca * '' Portulacaria fruticulosa''. Previously '' Ceraria fruticulosa'' Pearson & Stephens * '' Portulacaria longipedunculata''. Previously '' Ceraria longipedunculata'' Merxm & Podlech * '' Portulacaria namaquensis''. Previously '' Ceraria namaquensis'' Sond. * '' Portulacaria pygmaea''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calyptrotheca
''Calyptrotheca'' is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Didiereaceae Didiereaceae is a family of flowering plants found in continental Africa and Madagascar. It contains 20 species classified in three subfamilies and six genera. Species of the family are succulent plants, growing in sub-arid to arid habitats. Seve .... Its native range is Northeastern and Eastern Tropical Africa. Species: *'' Calyptrotheca somalensis'' *'' Calyptrotheca taitensis'' References {{Taxonbar, from=Q5741600 Didiereaceae Caryophyllales genera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Succulent Plant
In botany, succulent plants, also known as succulents, are plants with parts that are thickened, fleshy, and engorged, usually to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions. The word ''succulent'' comes from the Latin word ''sucus'', meaning "juice" or "sap". Succulent plants may store water in various structures, such as leaves and stems. The water content of some succulent organs can get up to 90–95%, such as ''Glottiphyllum semicyllindricum'' and ''Mesembryanthemum barkleyii''. Some definitions also include roots, thus geophytes that survive unfavorable periods by dying back to underground storage organs may be regarded as succulents. The habitats of these water-preserving plants are often in areas with high temperatures and low rainfall, such as deserts, but succulents may be found even in alpine ecosystems growing in rocky soil. Succulents are characterized by their ability to thrive on limited water sources, such as mist and dew, which makes them equipped t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Decarya
''Decarya'' is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Didiereaceae. It has one species ''Decarya madagascariensis'' Choux Its native range is Madagascar, and it was first described and published in Mém. Acad. Natl. Sci. Lyon, Cl. Sci. Vol.17 page 62 in 1934. It was named after Raymond Decary (1891–1973), French botanist, ethnologist and colonial administrator who conducted research in Madagascar and collected for the National Museum of Natural History, France The French National Museum of Natural History, known in French as the ' (abbreviation MNHN), is the national natural history museum of France and a ' of higher education part of Sorbonne Universities. The main museum, with four galleries, is loc .... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q17413007 Didiereaceae Caryophyllales genera Endemic flora of Madagascar Plants described in 1934 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Succulent Plant
In botany, succulent plants, also known as succulents, are plants with parts that are thickened, fleshy, and engorged, usually to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions. The word ''succulent'' comes from the Latin word ''sucus'', meaning "juice" or "sap". Succulent plants may store water in various structures, such as leaves and stems. The water content of some succulent organs can get up to 90–95%, such as ''Glottiphyllum semicyllindricum'' and ''Mesembryanthemum barkleyii''. Some definitions also include roots, thus geophytes that survive unfavorable periods by dying back to underground storage organs may be regarded as succulents. The habitats of these water-preserving plants are often in areas with high temperatures and low rainfall, such as deserts, but succulents may be found even in alpine ecosystems growing in rocky soil. Succulents are characterized by their ability to thrive on limited water sources, such as mist and dew, which makes them equipped t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madagascar
Madagascar (; mg, Madagasikara, ), officially the Republic of Madagascar ( mg, Repoblikan'i Madagasikara, links=no, ; french: République de Madagascar), is an island country in the Indian Ocean, approximately off the coast of East Africa across the Mozambique Channel. At Madagascar is the world's second-largest island country, after Indonesia. The nation is home to around 30 million inhabitants and consists of the island of Madagascar (the fourth-largest island in the world), along with numerous smaller peripheral islands. Following the prehistoric breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana, Madagascar split from the Indian subcontinent around 90 million years ago, allowing native plants and animals to evolve in relative isolation. Consequently, Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot; over 90% of its wildlife is endemic. Human settlement of Madagascar occurred during or before the mid first millennium AD by Austronesian peoples, presumably arriving on outrigger cano ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
