Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
gigantifolia
ID:
1216572

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip ex J.S.Mill.

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Novon 10(1): 49. 2000 [17 Apr 2000]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215910



Common Names

  • Tournefortia Gigantifolia
  • Giant-Leaved Tournefortia
  • Giant-Leaved Heliotrope


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Description

Tournefortia gigantifolia (also called Giant Tournefortia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 4 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm in diameter. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is found in open woodlands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tournefortia gigantifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tournefortia gigantifolia has small white flowers with yellow throats and 5 petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tournefortia gigantifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When grown in containers, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. When grown in the ground, it should be mulched to retain moisture and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Tournefortia gigantifolia

Tournefortia gigantifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and parts of Central 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4002685: Based on the initial data import
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
James Spencer Miller (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Mill.' in the authors string.