Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
gentryi
ID:
320860

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huft

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76: 1081 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320192



Common Names

  • Tacarcuna gentryi
  • Gentryi Tacarcuna
  • Tacarcuna


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Description

Tacarcuna gentryi (also called Gentry's crape jasmine, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and a milky sap. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tacarcuna gentryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for medicinal purposes. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and is used to treat skin ailments such as rashes, boils, and abscesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Tacarcuna gentryi are white, with five petals and a yellow center. Seed: The seeds of Tacarcuna gentryi are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Tacarcuna gentryi have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tacarcuna gentryi is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seeds. It is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It can also be propagated from cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Tacarcuna gentryi

Tacarcuna gentryi can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America, including in Costa Rica, Panama, and Venezuela.

Tacarcuna gentryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tacarcuna gentryi?

Tacarcuna gentryi

What is the common name of Tacarcuna gentryi?

Gentry's Tacarcuna

What is the natural habitat of Tacarcuna gentryi?

Tacarcuna gentryi is native to tropical South America.

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

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