Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 1905: 51 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000325432
Common Names
- Tinnea rhodesiana
- Rhodesian Tinnea
- Rhodesiana Tinnea
Synonyms
- Tinnea dinteri Gürke ex Dinter [unknown]
- Tinnea juttae Dinter [unknown]
- Tinnea pearsonii Robyns & Lebrun [unknown]
- Tinnea rehmannii Schinz [unknown]
- Tinnea rogersii Robyns & Lebrun [unknown]
Description
Tinnea rhodesiana (also called Rhodesian Tinnea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It typically grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tinnea rhodesiana 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 rhodesiana 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 rhodesiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Tinnea rhodesiana
Tinnea rhodesiana can be found in tropical Africa.
Tinnea rhodesiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tinnea rhodesiana?
Tinnea rhodesiana
What are the common names of Tinnea rhodesiana?
Rhodesian Tinnea, Rhodesian Tinnea Tree
Where is Tinnea rhodesiana native to?
Tinnea rhodesiana 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,