Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
gibberosa
ID:
411207

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 349 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410539



Common Names

  • Tournefortia gibberosa
  • Tournefortia
  • Gibberosa Tournefortia


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Description

Tournefortia gibberosa (also called Gibbous Tournefortia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Eriocaulaceae family. It is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America and is found in wet grasslands and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Tournefortia gibberosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tournefortia gibberosa has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tournefortia gibberosa is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Tournefortia gibberosa

Tournefortia gibberosa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Tournefortia gibberosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tournefortia gibberosa?

Tournefortia gibberosa

What is the common name of Tournefortia gibberosa?

Gibberous Tournefortia

What is the natural habitat of Tournefortia gibberosa?

Tournefortia gibberosa is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia

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,