Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
merrilliana
ID:
457350

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 94: 137 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456682



Common Names

  • Tinospora merrilliana
  • Merrill's Tinospora
  • Merrill Tinospora


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Synonyms

  • Tinospora negrotica Diels [unknown]
  • Parabaena amplifolia Diels [unknown]
  • Fawcettia merrilliana (Diels) Yamam. [unknown]

Description

Tinospora merrilliana (also called Tinospora, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen climber native to the Philippines. It grows in moist, tropical forests and has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, yellowish-green fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Tinospora merrilliana 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

Tinospora merrilliana has small, white flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, round seed pods. The seedlings have a tuft of small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tinospora merrilliana can be propagated by stem cuttings or by layering. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -4°C (25°F).

Where to Find Tinospora merrilliana

Tinospora merrilliana is found in the Philippines.

Tinospora merrilliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tinospora merrilliana?

Tinospora merrilliana

What is the common name of Tinospora merrilliana?

Merrill's Tinospora

What is the natural habitat of Tinospora merrilliana?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Tinospora genus

Tinospora sagittata, Tinospora sumatrana, Tinospora subcordata, Tinospora smilacina, Tinospora siamensis, Tinospora teysmannii, Tinospora penninervifolia, Tinospora palminervis, Tinospora orophila, Tinospora trilobata, Tinospora tinosporoides, Tinospora glandulosa, Tinospora glabra, Tinospora coriacea, Tinospora dissitiflora, Tinospora macrocarpa, Tinospora neocaledonica, Tinospora merrilliana, Tinospora caffra, Tinospora homosepala, Tinospora hirsuta, Tinospora celebica, Tinospora nudiflora, Tinospora bakis, Tinospora baenzigeri, Tinospora arfakiana, Tinospora esiangkara, Tinospora formanii, Tinospora cordifolia, Tinospora fragosa, Tinospora tenera, Tinospora uviforme, Tinospora mossambicensis, Tinospora oblongifolia, Tinospora sinensis, Tinospora hainanensis, Tinospora guangxiensis, Tinospora crispa, Tinospora dentata, Tinospora maqsoodiana,

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,