Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rutilans
ID:
456320

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) Bosser

Source:
ksu

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Fl. Mascar. 69: 4 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455652



Common Names

  • Turraea rutilans
  • Rutilans Turraea
  • African Turraea


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Synonyms

  • Turraea sieberi Harms [unknown]
  • Gilibertia decandra J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Gilibertia rutilans Sm. [unknown]
  • Ginnania racemosa M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Quivisia decandra Cav. [unknown]
  • Quivisia racemosa Pers. [unknown]
  • Quivisia sieberi C.DC. [unknown]
  • Payeria excelsa Baill. [unknown]

Description

Turraea rutilans (also called Shining 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 rutilans is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Turraea rutilans 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 rutilans 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 rutilans

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

Turraea rutilans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turraea rutilans?

Turraea rutilans

What are the common names of Turraea rutilans?

Rutilant turraea, Rutilant turrea

What is the habitat of Turraea rutilans?

It is found in tropical moist lowland forests

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

James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.