Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galpinii
ID:
326080

Status:
valid

Authors:
Briq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 3: 1094 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000325412



Common Names

  • Tinnea galpinii
  • Galpin's Tinnea
  • Galpin's False Mistletoe


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Description

Tinnea galpinii (also called Galpinii, 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 galpinii 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 galpinii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tinnea galpinii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant should be grown in a sunny location with regular watering.

Where to Find Tinnea galpinii

Tinnea galpinii can be found in tropical Africa.

Tinnea galpinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tinnea galpinii?

Tinnea galpinii

What are the common names of Tinnea galpinii?

Galpin's Tinnea, Galpin's Tinnea Tree

Where is Tinnea galpinii native to?

Tinnea galpinii is native to Africa

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,

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