Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
emarginata
ID:
1066116

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 494 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065454



Common Names

  • Emarginata Tontelea
  • Emarginata Tontelea Tree
  • Emarginata Tontelea Plant


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Description

Tontelea emarginata (also called Emarginate tontelea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil and is found in the understory of moist forests. It has alternate, simple, ovate leaves with a serrated margin and a pointed tip. The flowers are white and the fruits are red.

Uses & Benefits

Tontelea emarginata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tontelea emarginata has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, oblong and black in color. The seedlings are small and have five leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tontelea emarginata is propagated by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of light shade but prefers full sun. It needs to be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year.

Where to Find Tontelea emarginata

Tontelea emarginata can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

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