Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
umbellata
ID:
1253195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
tro

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 79 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252533



Common Names

  • Tournefortia umbellata
  • Umbellata Tournefortia
  • Umbellata


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Description

Tournefortia umbellata (also called Umbellate Tournefortia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Boraginaceae family. It is an erect, woody shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tournefortia umbellata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tournefortia umbellata has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tournefortia umbellata is a shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Tournefortia umbellata

Tournefortia umbellata can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil.

Tournefortia umbellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tournefortia umbellata?

Tournefortia umbellata

What is the common name of Tournefortia umbellata?

Umbellate Tournefortia

What type of plant is Tournefortia umbellata?

Shrub

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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