Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
fuliginea
ID:
1279432

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lombardi

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 58: 52 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278770



Common Names

  • Tontelea fuliginea
  • Fuliginea Tontelea
  • Fuliginea Tree


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Description

Tontelea fuliginea (also called Sooty Tontelea, among many other common names) is a shrub of the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to Central America and is found in wet, montane forests. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are opposite, simple and elliptic in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Tontelaea fuliginea is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tontelea fuliginea has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tontelea fuliginea is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Tontelea fuliginea

Tontelea fuliginea is a species of tree found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Tontelea fuliginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tontelea fuliginea?

Tontelia fuliginea

What is the common name of Tontelea fuliginea?

Smoky Tontelea

Where is Tontelea fuliginea native to?

South America

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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