Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
414597

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 483 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413929



Common Names

  • Laxiflora Tontelea
  • Tontelea laxiflora
  • Tontelea


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Synonyms

  • Tontelea chlorantha A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Salacia tessmanniana Loes. ex Harms [unknown]
  • Salacia laxiflora Peyr. [unknown]
  • Amphizoma laxiflora Miers [unknown]
  • Anthodon laxiflorum Benth. [unknown]
  • Tontelea divergens A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Salacia divergens (A.C.Sm.) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Salacia laxiflora oblongifolia Peyr. [unknown]
  • Salacia laxiflora amygdalifolia Peyr. [unknown]

Description

Tontelea laxiflora (also called Laxiflora Tontelea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist, open areas such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows. It has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spherical cluster and are surrounded by four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Tontelea laxiflora has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuel wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tontelea laxiflora is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin, light green, and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tontelea laxiflora is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Tontelea laxiflora

Tontelea laxiflora is native to South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas.

Tontelea laxiflora FAQ

What type of plant is Tontelea laxiflora?

Tontelea laxiflora is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae.

Where is Tontelea laxiflora found?

Tontelea laxiflora is found in Central America.

What is the growth habit of Tontelea laxiflora?

Tontelea laxiflora is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters in height.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2443079: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.