Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buerkii
ID:
570

Status:
valid

Authors:
Callm., Phillipson & Lowry

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 34: 100 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315024



Common Names

  • Turraea buerkii
  • Buerki's Turraea
  • Madagascar Turraea


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Description

Turraea buerkii (also called Buerki's Turraea, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to Madagascar. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown, with leaves that are oblong-lanceolate in shape and have a glossy green color. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands, as well as in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Turraea buerkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Turraea buerkii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turraea buerkii is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Turraea buerkii

Turraea buerkii is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and northern parts of the country.

Turraea buerkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turraea buerkii?

Turraea buerkii

What is the natural habitat of Turraea buerkii?

It is found in tropical rainforests in Madagascar.

What is the size of Turraea buerkii?

It is a medium-sized tree, usually reaching a height of 10-20 meters.

Species in the Turraea genus

Turraea boivinii, Turraea cadetii, Turraea cabrae, Turraea holstii, Turraea floribunda, Turraea glomeruliflora, Turraea ghanensis, Turraea heterophylla, Turraea robusta, Turraea rigida, Turraea richardii, Turraea rutilans, Turraea pubescens, Turraea retusa, Turraea laurentii, Turraea laciniosa, Turraea pellegriniana, Turraea ovata, Turraea nilotica, Turraea monticola, Turraea oppositifolia, Turraea africana, Turraea abyssinica, Turraea adjanohounii, Turraea trichopoda, Turraea socotrana, Turraea zambesica, Turraea vogelioides, Turraea vogelii, Turraea casimiriana, Turraea obtusifolia, Turraea pulchella, Turraea longipes, Turraea pervillei, Turraea thouvenotii, Turraea rhombifolia, Turraea venulosa, Turraea fockei, Turraea kindtii, Turraea geayi, Turraea humbertii, Turraea rostrata, Turraea longifolia, Turraea sericea, Turraea hildebrandtii, Turraea lanceolata, Turraea parvifolia, Turraea barbata, Turraea kimbozensis, Turraea stolzii,

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

References

Peter B. Phillipson (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phillipson' in the authors string.
Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.