Commersonia tahitensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tahitensis
ID:
749749
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dorr) C.F.Wilkins & Whitlock
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 24: 281 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749082
Common Names
- Commersonia Tahitensis
- Tahitian Commersonia
- Tahitian Paperbark
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Commersonia tahitensis (also called 'Tahitian Paperbark' or 'Tahitian Tea Tree', among many other common names) is a shrub with white or pink flowers. It is native to Tahiti and is typically found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Commersonia tahitensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used as animal fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Commersonia tahitensis is a white to cream-colored bloom with five petals, and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean. The seedlings are slender and upright, with oval-shaped, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Commersonia tahitensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Commersonia tahitensis
Commersonia tahitensis can be found in Tahiti.
Commersonia tahitensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Commersonia tahitensis?
Commersonia tahitensis
What is the common name of Commersonia tahitensis?
Tahiti Fringe Lily
What is the natural habitat of Commersonia tahitensis?
Tahiti Fringe Lily is native to Tahiti
Species in the Commersonia genus
Commersonia macrostipulata, Commersonia amystia, Commersonia breviseta, Commersonia bartramia, Commersonia craurophylla, Commersonia cygnorum, Commersonia dasyphylla, Commersonia densiflora, Commersonia hermanniifolia, Commersonia magniflora, Commersonia novoguinensis, Commersonia obliqua, Commersonia parviflora, Commersonia rotundifolia, Commersonia rugosa, Commersonia salviifolia, Commersonia borealis, Commersonia corylifolia, Commersonia grandiflora, Commersonia madagascariensis, Commersonia prostrata, Commersonia apella, Commersonia erythrogyna, Commersonia gilva, Commersonia tahitensis,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
Laurence J. Dorr (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dorr' in the authors string.
Carolyn F. Wilkins (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Wilkins' in the authors string.
Barbara Ann Whitlock (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Whitlock' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77116366-1: Based on the initial data import