Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
berteroanum
ID:
411884

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) W.D.Stevens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 64(5): 335. 1988 [15 May 1988] (as berteroanum)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411216



Common Names

  • Tassadia berteroanum
  • Bertero's Tassadia
  • Bertero's Pipewort


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Synonyms

  • Metastelma stenolobum Decne. [unknown]
  • Metastelma berteroanum (Spreng.) Decne. [unknown]
  • Madarosperma confusum E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Oxypetalum berteroi Spreng. ex Decne. [unknown]
  • Oxypetalum berteroanum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Sattadia burchellii E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum stenolobum (Decne.) Morillo [unknown]
  • Gonolobus exilis Miers [unknown]
  • Sattadia stenoloba (Decne.) Malme [unknown]

Description

Tassadia berteroanum (also called Bertero's Tassadia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to India and Pakistan. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tassadia berteroanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tassadia berteroanum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tassadia berteroanum is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It is propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Tassadia berteroanum

Tassadia berteroanum is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Tassadia berteroanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tassadia berteroanum?

Tassadia berteroanum

What is the common name of Tassadia berteroanum?

None

Where is Tassadia berteroanum native to?

South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2438187: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Warren Douglas Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.Stevens' in the authors string.