Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retusa
ID:
456327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Styles & F.White

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 60: 416 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455659



Common Names

  • Turraea retusa
  • Retusa Turraea
  • African Turraea


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Synonyms

  • Turraea pevelingii Cheek [unknown]

Description

Turraea retusa (also called Retuse Turraea, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical Africa. It has a single stem that can reach heights of up to 10 m. The leaves are alternate and have a rough texture. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Turraea retusa is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Turraea retusa is a white-yellow color with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turraea retusa 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 retusa

Turraea retusa can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Turraea retusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turraea retusa?

Turraea retusa

What is the common name of Turraea retusa?

Retuse Turraea

What is the natural habitat of Turraea retusa?

Tropical rainforest

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

Frank White (1927-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.White' in the authors string.
Brian Thomas Styles (1936-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Styles' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:958280-1: Based on the initial data import