Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tamanduana
ID:
328051

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 920 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327383



Common Names

  • Tamanduana
  • Tamanduana Bernardia
  • Bernardia Tamanduana


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Synonyms

  • Bernardia oligandra Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Adelia tamanduana Baill. [unknown]
  • Bernardia tamanduana genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Bernardia tamanduana (also called Tamanduana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in forests, woodlands, and savannas. It has oblanceolate leaves with entire margins and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bernardia tamanduana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food and for its essential oils. The leaves can be used as a vegetable and the flowers can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bernardia tamanduana is yellow and tubular in shape. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bernardia tamanduana is a tropical evergreen tree native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings warm and moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Bernardia tamanduana

Bernardia tamanduana is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Bernardia tamanduana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bernardia tamanduana?

Bernardia tamanduana

What is the family of Bernardia tamanduana?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Bernardia tamanduana?

Tamanduá bernardia

Species in the Bernardia genus

Bernardia alarici, Bernardia albida, Bernardia amazonica, Bernardia argentinensis, Bernardia asplundii, Bernardia axillaris, Bernardia brevipes, Bernardia caperoniifolia, Bernardia carpinifolia, Bernardia celastrinea, Bernardia chiapensis, Bernardia colombiana, Bernardia confertifolia, Bernardia corensis, Bernardia crassifolia, Bernardia dichotoma, Bernardia dodecandra, Bernardia flexuosa, Bernardia fruticulosa, Bernardia gambosa, Bernardia gardneri, Bernardia geniculata, Bernardia gentryana, Bernardia hagelundii, Bernardia hassleriana, Bernardia heteropilosa, Bernardia hirsutissima, Bernardia incana, Bernardia jacquiniana, Bernardia kochii, Bernardia lagunensis, Bernardia lanceifolia, Bernardia laurentii, Bernardia leptostachys, Bernardia longipedunculata, Bernardia macrophylla, Bernardia mayana, Bernardia mazatlana, Bernardia mexicana, Bernardia micrantha, Bernardia mollis, Bernardia multicaulis, Bernardia myricifolia, Bernardia nicaraguensis, Bernardia oblanceolata, Bernardia obovata, Bernardia odonellii, Bernardia ovalifolia, Bernardia ovata, Bernardia paraguariensis,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References