Tinnea coerulea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gürke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Kunene-Sambesi Exped. : 352 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000325402
Common Names
- Tinnea coerulea
- Blue Tinnea
- Azure Tinnea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tinnea coerulea (also called Coerulea, 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 coerulea 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tinnea coerulea var. coeruleaTinnea coerulea var. linearifolia (Bamps) Vollesen
Tinnea coerulea var. obovata (Robyns & Lebrun) Vollesen
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tinnea coerulea has blue flowers with a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tinnea coerulea can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix in a bright, indirect light. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Tinnea coerulea
Tinnea coerulea can be found in tropical Africa.
Tinnea coerulea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tinnea coerulea?
Tinnea coerulea
What are the common names of Tinnea coerulea?
Blue Tinnea, Blue Tinnea Tree
Where is Tinnea coerulea native to?
Tinnea coerulea 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-206084: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.