Tanaecium crucigerum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crucigerum
ID:
780916
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seem.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 4: 127 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780249
Common Names
- Tanaecium
- Tecomaria
- Tecomanthe
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Tanaecium crucigerum (also called Crucigerum Tanaecium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil. It has white, bell-shaped flowers and long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tanaecium crucigerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber, as it is a hardwood. It has a beautiful yellow flower which is used for making dyes and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tanaecium crucigerum is white or yellowish and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Tanaecium crucigerum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be 4-6 inches long and placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they develop roots, which can take up to 8 weeks.
Where to Find Tanaecium crucigerum
Tanaecium crucigerum is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Tanaecium crucigerum FAQ
What is the common name of Tanaecium crucigerum?
The common name of Tanaecium crucigerum is Cross-bearing Tanaecium.
What is the scientific name of Cross-bearing Tanaecium?
The scientific name of Cross-bearing Tanaecium is Tanaecium crucigerum.
What is the natural habitat of Tanaecium crucigerum?
Tanaecium crucigerum is native to tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Species in the Tanaecium genus
Tanaecium jaroba, Tanaecium duckei, Tanaecium apiculatum, Tanaecium cyrtanthum, Tanaecium exitiosum, Tanaecium crucigerum, Tanaecium affine, Tanaecium bilabiatum, Tanaecium caudiculatum, Tanaecium pyramidatum, Tanaecium revillae, Tanaecium selloi, Tanaecium tetragonolobum, Tanaecium truncatum, Tanaecium xanthophyllum, Tanaecium neobrasiliense, Tanaecium tetramerum, Tanaecium decorticans, Tanaecium dichotomum, Tanaecium parviflorum, Tanaecium paradoxum, Tanaecium kuhlmannii,
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111077-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].