Tongoloa smithii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Wolff
Source:
tro
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 2: 290 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274998
Common Names
- Tongoloa Smithii
- Smithii Tongoloa
- Tongoloa of Smithii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tongoloa smithii (also called 'Smith's Tongoloa', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria to Ethiopia, and is found in moist, shady forests. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1–2 m tall, with opposite, ovate leaves 5–10 cm long and 3–5 cm broad.
Uses & Benefits
Tongoloa smithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tongoloa smithii is small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and thin, with bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tongoloa smithii is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a warm, humid environment and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn, with the plant being divided into several sections and replanted in separate pots. The plant should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Tongoloa smithii
Tongoloa smithii is found in the Western Cape of South Africa.
Tongoloa smithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tongoloa smithii?
Tongoloa smithii
What is the common name of Tongoloa smithii?
Smith's Tongoloa
What type of plant is Tongoloa smithii?
It is an evergreen shrub
Species in the Tongoloa genus
Tongoloa stewardii, Tongoloa loloensis, Tongoloa silaifolia, Tongoloa zhongdianensis, Tongoloa rubronervis, Tongoloa taeniophylla, Tongoloa dunnii, Tongoloa gracilis, Tongoloa tenuifolia, Tongoloa elata, Tongoloa rockii, Tongoloa pauciradiata, Tongoloa napifera, Tongoloa filicaudicis, Tongoloa smithii, Tongoloa souliei,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50276549: Based on the initial data import
Karl Friedrich August Hermann Wolff (1866-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wolff' in the authors string.