Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
violacea
ID:
588320

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rohweder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Abh. Auslandsk., Reihe C, Naturwiss. 18: 170. 1956 ; Farin. Veg. Salvad.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000587652



Common Names

  • Tinantia violacea
  • Purple Cuphea
  • Purple False Buttonweed


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Synonyms

  • Tinantia lancifolia Matuda [unknown]

Description

Tinantia violacea (also called Wild Quinine, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 90 cm tall. It has white flowers and is native to North America. It grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Tinantia violacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize stream banks and is a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tinantia violacea is small and white with four petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tinantia violacea is an annual or biennial plant that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It prefers a sunny spot in moist, well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Tinantia violacea

Tinantia violacea can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Tinantia violacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tinantia violacea?

Tinantia violacea

What is the common name of Tinantia violacea?

Violet tinantia

What is the natural habitat of Tinantia violacea?

Tinantia violacea is native to Mexico and Guatemala

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-270055: Based on the initial data import
Otto Rohweder (b.1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohweder' in the authors string.