Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubescens
ID:
1063389

Status:
valid

Authors:
Danguy

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 3: 106 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062727



Common Names

  • Tisonia rubescens
  • Rubescens Tisonia
  • Reddish Tisonia


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Description

Tisonia rubescens (also called Red tisonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar. It is commonly found in lowland forests, woodlands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Tisonia rubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tisonia rubescens has small, red flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tisonia rubescens is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be planted out in the autumn or winter.

Where to Find Tisonia rubescens

Tisonia rubescens can be found in the forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

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