Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
belizensis
ID:
411422

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 69: 399 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410754



Common Names

  • Tournefortia belizensis
  • Belize Tournefortia
  • Belize Tournefortia


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Description

Tournefortia belizensis (also called Belize Tournefortia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Central America and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tournefortia belizensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and reducing inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tournefortia belizensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tournefortia belizensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to part shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Tournefortia belizensis

Tournefortia belizensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Tournefortia belizensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tournefortia belizensis?

Tournefortia belizensis

What is the natural habitat of Tournefortia belizensis?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

What is the flowering period of Tournefortia belizensis?

Spring and summer

Species in the Tournefortia genus

Tournefortia gardneri, Tournefortia gibberosa, Tournefortia gnaphalodes, Tournefortia gracilipes, Tournefortia glabra, Tournefortia fuliginosa, Tournefortia dracrophylla, Tournefortia foetidissima, Tournefortia elongata, Tournefortia roigii, Tournefortia ramonensis, Tournefortia ovata, Tournefortia rollotii, Tournefortia romeroi, Tournefortia roxburghii, Tournefortia restrepoae, Tournefortia pauciflora, Tournefortia killipii, Tournefortia intonsa, Tournefortia khasiana, Tournefortia hispida, Tournefortia hookeri, Tournefortia heyneana, Tournefortia macrostachya, Tournefortia densiflora, Tournefortia belizensis, Tournefortia bicolor, Tournefortia bojeri, Tournefortia brantii, Tournefortia cuspidata, Tournefortia conocarpa, Tournefortia caracasana, Tournefortia candidula, Tournefortia caribaea, Tournefortia canescens, Tournefortia wightii, Tournefortia walkerae, Tournefortia sibirica, Tournefortia selleana, Tournefortia staminea, Tournefortia smaragdina, Tournefortia scabrida, Tournefortia scabra, Tournefortia trichocalycina, Tournefortia ulei, Tournefortia urceolata, Tournefortia subspicata, Tournefortia subtropica, Tournefortia ternata, Tournefortia brevilobata,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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