Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
longipes
ID:
1237303

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 11: 262 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236641



Common Names

  • Turraeanthus longipes
  • Longipes Turraeanthus
  • Turraeanthus Longipes Plant


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Description

Turraeanthus longipes (also called T. longipes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a thin stem and lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Turraeanthus longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Turraeanthus longipes flower is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turraeanthus longipes is a small, evergreen shrub native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought conditions.

Where to Find Turraeanthus longipes

Turraeanthus longipes can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Meliaceae family

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