Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
apiculata
ID:
411914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 29: 108 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411246

Common Names

  • Tacazzea apiculata
  • Apiculata Tacazzea
  • Tacazzea

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Synonyms

  • Tacazzea bagshawei S.Moore [unknown]
  • Tacazzea barteri Baill. [unknown]
  • Tacazzea brazzaeana Baill. [unknown]
  • Tacazzea nigritana N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Tacazzea thollonii Baill. [unknown]
  • Tacazzea verticillata K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Tacazzea kirkii N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Tacazzea welwitschii Baill. [unknown]
  • Periploca apiculata (Oliv.) Roberty [unknown]

Description

Tacazzea apiculata (also called Apiculate Tacazzea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It has a single stem, with multiple inflorescences. The leaves are ovate and arranged in a spiral. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Tacazzea apiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tacazzea apiculata are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tacazzea apiculata can be propagated by seed or by dividing the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Tacazzea apiculata

Tacazzea apiculata is native to Africa and can be found in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Tacazzea apiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tacazzea apiculata?

Tacazzea apiculata

What type of plant is Tacazzea apiculata?

Herb

Where is Tacazzea apiculata native to?

South East Asia

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References