Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amazonica
ID:
1129755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pires & A.S.Foster

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bol. Tecn. Inst. Agron. N. No. 20, 49 (1950).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001129093



Common Names

  • Touroulia Amazonica
  • Amazon Touroulia
  • Touroulia Amazonica


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Description

Touroulia amazonica (also called Amazon Touroulia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It typically grows in moist woodlands and in shady areas. It has a single, leathery, oval-shaped leaf and produces small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Touroulia amazonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Touroulia amazonica is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem.

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Where to Find Touroulia amazonica

Touroulia amazonica can be found in moist woods and meadows in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Touroulia genus

Species in the Ochnaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26900042: Based on the initial data import
João Murça Pires (1917-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pires' in the authors string.
Adriance Sherwood Foster (1901-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.Foster' in the authors string.