Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
inopinatum
ID:
457280

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 46 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456612



Common Names

  • Telitoxicum inopinatum
  • Surprising Telitoxicum
  • Telitoxicum


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Description

Telitoxicum inopinatum (also called Unexpected Telitoxicum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a spreading, open crown and long, slender branches. It grows in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Telitoxicum inopinatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Telitoxicum inopinatum are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telitoxicum inopinatum is a tropical evergreen epiphyte native to South America. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-12 and prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Telitoxicum inopinatum

Telitoxicum inopinatum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests.

Telitoxicum inopinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telitoxicum inopinatum?

Telitoxicum inopinatum

What is the common name of Telitoxicum inopinatum?

Inopinatum Telitoxicum

What is the habitat of Telitoxicum inopinatum?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

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