Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
chrysantha
ID:
1248456

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 6: 556 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247794



Common Names

  • Tournefortia chrysantha
  • Chrysantha Tournefortia
  • Tournefortia Chrysantha


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Description

Tournefortia chrysantha (also called Golden Tournefortia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tournefortia chrysantha is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and is also used to treat fever, rheumatism, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tournefortia chrysantha is a small, yellow, and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown, and has a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, round, and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tournefortia chrysantha can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It can tolerate partial shade in warmer climates.

Where to Find Tournefortia chrysantha

Tournefortia chrysantha is found in India and Southeast Asia.

Tournefortia chrysantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tournefortia chrysantha?

Tournefortia chrysantha

What is the common name of Tournefortia chrysantha?

Golden-flowered Tournefortia

What type of environment does Tournefortia chrysantha prefer?

Tournefortia chrysantha prefers warm, humid climates.

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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