Magnistipula tessmannii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tessmannii
ID:
817202
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Prance
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 40: 185 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816536
Common Names
- Magnistipula tessmannii
- Tessmann's Magnistipula
- African Magnistipula
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Magnistipula tessmannii (also called Tessmann's Magnistipula, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has white flowers and grows in dry, open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Magnistipula tessmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Magnistipula tessmannii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Magnistipula tessmannii is a tropical plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Magnistipula tessmannii
Magnistipula tessmannii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Magnistipula tessmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Magnistipula tessmannii?
Magnistipula tessmannii
What is the common name of Magnistipula tessmannii?
Tessmann's Magnistipula
Where is Magnistipula tessmannii native to?
West Africa
Species in the Magnistipula genus
Magnistipula glaberrima, Magnistipula sapinii, Magnistipula zenkeri, Magnistipula cuneatifolia, Magnistipula cupheiflora, Magnistipula tessmannii, Magnistipula tamenaka, Magnistipula cerebriformis, Magnistipula devriesii, Magnistipula bimarsupiata, Magnistipula conrauana, Magnistipula butayei, Magnistipula multinervia,
Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family
Acioa edulis, Acioa guianensis, Acioa schultesii, Acioa somnolens, Acioa longipendula, Acioa dolichopoda, Afrolicania elaeosperma, Angelesia splendens, Angelesia fusicarpa, Angelesia palawanensis, Atuna cordata, Atuna elliptica, Atuna excelsa, Atuna indica, Atuna latifrons, Atuna nannodes, Atuna penangiana, Atuna travancorica, Bafodeya benna, Chrysobalanus cuspidatus, Chrysobalanus icaco, Chrysobalanus prancei, Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-354410: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.