Tainia serratiloba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serratiloba
ID:
807297
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 7: 202 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806631
Common Names
- Tainia serratiloba
- Serratiloba Tainia
- Serratiloba Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tainia serratiloba (also called Serrate Tainia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It has white flowers with 5 petals and is native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is commonly found in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Tainia serratiloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tainia serratiloba is white, with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tainia serratiloba is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained medium.
Where to Find Tainia serratiloba
Tainia serratiloba is native to the tropical rainforests of northern Australia. It can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.
Tainia serratiloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tainia serratiloba?
Tainia serratiloba
What is the natural habitat of Tainia serratiloba?
Tropical rainforest
What is the average height of Tainia serratiloba?
15-20 meters
Species in the Tainia genus
Tainia bicornis, Tainia cordifolia, Tainia dunnii, Tainia elliptica, Tainia hennisiana, Tainia hualienia, Tainia latifolia, Tainia laxiflora, Tainia macrantha, Tainia maingayi, Tainia minor, Tainia obpandurata, Tainia papuana, Tainia paucifolia, Tainia purpureifolia, Tainia scapigera, Tainia speciosa, Tainia trinervis, Tainia vegetissima, Tainia viridifusca, Tainia wrayana, Tainia ponggolensis, Tainia crassa, Tainia marmorata, Tainia serratiloba, Tainia longiscapa, Tainia megalantha, Tainia simondii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-344892: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.