Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
tinifolius
ID:
743681

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 26(3-4): 286. 1981 [1980 publ. 1981]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743014



Common Names

  • Tinifolius Acunaeanthus
  • Acunaeanthus tinifolius


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Synonyms

  • Mazaea tinifolia (Griseb.) Alain [valid]
  • Neomazaea tinifolia Urb. [valid]
  • Rondeletia tinifolia Griseb. [valid]
  • Exostema leonis Standl. [valid]

Description

Acunaeanthus tinifolius (also called Tinleaf Acunaeanthus, among many other common names) is a woody, perennial, evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, swamps, and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Acunaeanthus tinifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acunaeanthus tinifolius has small, yellow flowers in axillary umbels. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acunaeanthus tinifolius can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade and in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Acunaeanthus tinifolius

Acunaeanthus tinifolius is native to the Caribbean and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Acunaeanthus tinifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acunaeanthus tinifolius?

Acunaeanthus tinifolius

What is the natural habitat of Acunaeanthus tinifolius?

Forests, shrublands, and grasslands

What are the uses of Acunaeanthus tinifolius?

Medicinal, ornamental, and food

Species in the Acunaeanthus genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2894: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.