Status:
valid
Authors:
Krug & Urb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
in Segui, Fl. Med. Tox. Cuba 60 (1900).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292580
Common Names
- Cuneiform Torralbasia
- Cuneiform Torralbasia Tree
- Cuneiform Torralbasia
Description
Torralbasia cuneifolia (also called cuneate torralbasia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to Mexico, where it grows in dry forest and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Torralbasia cuneifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Torralbasia cuneifolia var. rotundata Borhidi
Torralbasia cuneifolia sub. cuneifolia
Torralbasia cuneifolia sub. verrucosa Borhidi
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Torralbasia cuneifolia has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Torralbasia cuneifolia is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining potting soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, it is best to take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early fall and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Torralbasia cuneifolia
Torralbasia cuneifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Torralbasia cuneifolia FAQ
What is the common name of Torralbasia cuneifolia?
Torralbasia
What is the scientific name of Torralbasia?
Torralbasia cuneifolia
What is the family of Torralbasia cuneifolia?
Rhamnaceae
Species in the Torralbasia genus
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,