Tinantia macrophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
588232
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 21: 442 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000587564
Common Names
- Large-leaved Tinantia
- Large-leaved Wild Lettuce
- Large-leaved Woodland Lettuce
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tinantia macrophylla (also called Large-leaved tinantia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Tinantia macrophylla is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tinantia macrophylla has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tinantia macrophylla is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division in the spring.
Where to Find Tinantia macrophylla
Tinantia macrophylla can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Tinantia macrophylla FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Tinantia macrophylla?
Tinantia macrophylla is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
What is the size of Tinantia macrophylla?
Tinantia macrophylla typically grows to a height of 10-20 cm.
What is the flowering season of Tinantia macrophylla?
Tinantia macrophylla typically flowers in the spring and summer months.
Species in the Tinantia genus
Species in the Commelinaceae family
Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-270047: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.