Trattinnickia mensalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mensalis
ID:
408266
Status:
valid
Authors:
Daly
Source:
ksu
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43: 132 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407598
Common Names
- Mensal Trattinnickia
- Mensal Ternstroemia
- Mensal Cleyera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trattinnickia mensalis (also called Monthly 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 mensalis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a source of food for some species of birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trattinnickia mensalis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trattinnickia mensalis 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 mensalis
Trattinnickia mensalis can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Trattinnickia mensalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trattinnickia mensalis?
Trattinnickia mensalis
What type of plant is Trattinnickia mensalis?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Trattinnickia mensalis?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Trattinnickia genus
Trattinnickia ferruginea, Trattinnickia glaziovii, Trattinnickia mensalis, Trattinnickia boliviana, Trattinnickia burserifolia, Trattinnickia rhoifolia, Trattinnickia lawrancei, Trattinnickia laxiflora, Trattinnickia panamensis, Trattinnickia demerarae, Trattinnickia peruviana, Trattinnickia aspera, Trattinnickia lancifolia,
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,
References
Douglas C. Daly (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Daly' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:318265-2: Based on the initial data import