
Malvaceae FAMILY
Andringitra macrantha
Andringitra macrantha
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Andringitra macrantha is a shrub or a small tree that can grow around 5 metres tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of fibre. It is sometimes planted or allowed to grow around villages because the fibre from its bark is considered very useful.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeAfrica - central Madagascar
HabitatNot known