Status:
valid
Authors:
Robyns & Lebrun
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 8: 190 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000325394
Common Names
- Tinnea apiculata
- Apiculate Tinnea
- Apiculate Tinnea Palm
Synonyms
- Tinnea caudata G.Taylor [unknown]
Description
Tinnea apiculata (also called Apiculata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with a greyish bark. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria. It grows in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Tinnea apiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tinnea apiculata has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tinnea apiculata is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. Water regularly to keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Tinnea apiculata
Tinnea apiculata can be found in tropical Africa.
Tinnea apiculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tinnea apiculata?
Tinnea apiculata
What are the common names of Tinnea apiculata?
Apiculate Tinnea, Apiculate Tinnea Tree
Where is Tinnea apiculata native to?
Tinnea apiculata is native to Africa
Species in the Tinnea genus
Tinnea aethiopica,
Tinnea antiscorbutica,
Tinnea apiculata,
Tinnea barbata,
Tinnea barteri,
Tinnea benguellensis,
Tinnea coerulea,
Tinnea eriocalyx,
Tinnea galpinii,
Tinnea gossweileri,
Tinnea gracilis,
Tinnea mirabilis,
Tinnea physalis,
Tinnea platyphylla,
Tinnea rhodesiana,
Tinnea somalensis,
Tinnea vesiculosa,
Tinnea vestita,
Tinnea zambesiaca,
Tinnea gracilis,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,