Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
455203

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guillaumin) A.C.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. Nova 3: 754 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454535



Common Names

  • Turrillia lutea
  • Yellow Turrillia
  • Yellow-flowered Turrillia


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Synonyms

  • Kermadecia lutea Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Bleasdalea lutea (Guillaumin) A.C.Sm. & J.E.Haas [unknown]

Description

Turrillia lutea (also called Yellow Turrillia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 2m in height. Its leaves are glossy green and its flowers are yellow and fragrant. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Turrillia lutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments like fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Turrillia lutea has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turrillia lutea is a small shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Turrillia lutea

Turrillia lutea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Turrillia lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turrillia lutea?

Turrillia lutea

What is the common name of Turrillia lutea?

Yellow Turrillia

What type of soil does Turrillia lutea prefer?

Turrillia lutea prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Species in the Turrillia genus

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References

André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942296-1: Based on the initial data import