Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
streyi
ID:
1260749

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.White & Styles

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 16: 153 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260087



Common Names

  • Turraea streyi
  • Strey's Turraea
  • Strey's Turraea Tree


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Description

Turraea streyi (also called Strey's Turraea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It is a member of the Meliaceae family and has a spreading habit. It grows in open areas, usually in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Turraea streyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for fodder. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, skin diseases, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Turraea streyi has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a dense head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have thin, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turraea streyi is a species of evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It is an easy to grow shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slower process.

Where to Find Turraea streyi

Turraea streyi can be found in South Africa.

Turraea streyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turraea streyi?

Turraea streyi

What is the common name of Turraea streyi?

Streys' turraea

What is the natural habitat of Turraea streyi?

Dry forests and woodlands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50194807: Based on the initial data import
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.