Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker f.) A.Schmitz
Source:
tro
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg.43: 398 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060088
Common Names
- Tournaya gossweileri
- Gossweileri Tournaya
- Gossweil Tournaya
Uses & Benefits
Tournaya gossweileri is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It also has antioxidant properties and can be used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tournaya gossweileri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tournaya gossweileri is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Tournaya gossweileri
Tournaya gossweileri is native to Central and West Africa and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Species in the Tournaya genus
Species in the Fabaceae family