Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
puberula
ID:
1216290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 211 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215628



Common Names

  • Tournefortia puberula
  • Puberulent Tournefortia
  • Puberulent Tournefortia Plant


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Description

Tournefortia puberula (also called Hairy 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 puberula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tournefortia puberula are yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tournefortia puberula is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate from seed, but can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require much in the way of fertilization or pruning.

Where to Find Tournefortia puberula

Tournefortia puberula can be found in the western United States, from California to Idaho and Montana.

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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