Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
408261

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuhlm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg. 3: 45 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407593



Common Names

  • Rusty Trattinnickia
  • Rusty Ternstroemia
  • Rusty Cleyera


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Description

Trattinnickia ferruginea (also called Rusty Trattinnickia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small white flowers and prefers humid, tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trattinnickia ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a source of food for some species of birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trattinnickia ferruginea has yellow flowers with red centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are very fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trattinnickia ferruginea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. For cultivation, it prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is also drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Trattinnickia ferruginea

Trattinnickia ferruginea can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Trattinnickia ferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trattinnickia ferruginea?

Trattinnickia ferruginea

What type of plant is Trattinnickia ferruginea?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Trattinnickia ferruginea?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Burseraceae family

Ambilobea madagascariensis, Aucoumea klaineana, Beiselia mexicana, Boswellia globosa, Boswellia ameero, Boswellia bullata, Boswellia carteri, Boswellia dalzielii, Boswellia dioscoridis, Boswellia elongata, Boswellia frereana, Boswellia microphylla, Boswellia nana, Boswellia neglecta, Boswellia ogadensis, Boswellia ovalifoliolata, Boswellia papyrifera, Boswellia pirottae, Boswellia popoviana, Boswellia rivae, Boswellia sacra, Boswellia serrata, Boswellia socotrana, Bursera roseana, Bursera silviae, Bursera toledoana, Bursera altijuga, Bursera amplifolia, Bursera angustata, Bursera aptera, Bursera arida, Bursera ariensis, Bursera aromatica, Bursera aspleniifolia, Bursera attenuata, Bursera bicolor, Bursera biflora, Bursera bipinnata, Bursera bolivarii, Bursera bonetii, Bursera brunea, Bursera cerasifolia, Bursera chemapodicta, Bursera cinerea, Bursera citronella, Bursera collina, Bursera confusa, Bursera copallifera, Bursera coyucensis, Bursera crenata,

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