Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
maigualidensis
ID:
1321320

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Grande & Arbo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 69: 16 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333774

Common Names

  • Turnera maigualidensis
  • Maigualidensis Turnera
  • Maigualidensis Damiana

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Description

Turnera maigualidensis (also called Maigualidensis Turnera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical Andes. It has an erect stem, lanceolate leaves, and white flowers. It is found in moist and shady forests, at elevations of 1000-3000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Turnera maigualidensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and colds. It is also used as a food source and for making tools.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Turnera maigualidensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turnera maigualidensis is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Turnera maigualidensis

Turnera maigualidensis is native to Venezuela.

Turnera maigualidensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turnera maigualidensis?

Turnera maigualidensis

What is the family of Turnera maigualidensis?

Turneraceae

What is the common name of Turnera maigualidensis?

Maigualidensis

Species in the Turnera genus

Turnera tapajoensis, Turnera triglandulosa, Turnera ulmifolia, Turnera urbanii, Turnera subulata, Turnera steyermarkii, Turnera stenophylla, Turnera thomasii, Turnera waltherioides, Turnera zeasperma, Turnera venosa, Turnera velutina, Turnera riedeliana, Turnera revoluta, Turnera princeps, Turnera pinifolia, Turnera pumilea, Turnera rubrobracteata, Turnera schomburgkiana, Turnera scabra, Turnera curassavica, Turnera coriacea, Turnera collotricha, Turnera annectens, Turnera hatschbachii, Turnera harleyi, Turnera guianensis, Turnera grandiflora, Turnera gardneriana, Turnera foliosa, Turnera elliptica, Turnera asymmetrica, Turnera clauseniana, Turnera aromatica, Turnera argentea, Turnera cipoensis, Turnera cicatricosa, Turnera castilloi, Turnera caatingana, Turnera breviflora, Turnera odorata, Turnera paruana, Turnera orientalis, Turnera oculata, Turnera ignota, Turnera huberi, Turnera macrophylla, Turnera melanorhiza, Turnera marmorata, Turnera luetzelburgii,

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

References

María Mercedes Arbo (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arbo' in the authors string.
José Ramón Grande Allende (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Grande' in the authors string.