Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oppositifolia
ID:
456362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ksu

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(4): 284 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455694



Common Names

  • Turraea Oppositifolia
  • Opposite-Leaved Turraea
  • Opposite-Leaved Redwood


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Synonyms

  • Payeria chrysogyne Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Gilibertia oppositifolia J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Ginnania oppositifolia M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Quivisia fruticosa J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Quivisia oppositifolia Cav. [unknown]

Description

Turraea oppositifolia (also called Opposite-leaved Turraea, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the tropical forests of Africa. It has a short trunk and a dense, rounded crown. Its leaves are opposite, dark green and glossy, and its flowers are small and white. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Turraea oppositifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin conditions, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Turraea oppositifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turraea oppositifolia is a perennial shrub that is easily propagated by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to 2 months. It can also be propagated by division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Turraea oppositifolia

Turraea oppositifolia is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Turraea oppositifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turraea oppositifolia?

Turraea oppositifolia

What is the common name of Turraea oppositifolia?

Opposite-leaved turraea

What is the natural habitat of Turraea oppositifolia?

Tropical rainforests

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,