Tina apiculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apiculata
ID:
1135717
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk. ex Choux
Source:
tro
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Malgache 4: 79 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135055
Common Names
- Tina apiculata
- Apiculata Tina
- Pointed Tina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tina apiculata (also called Tina apiculata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub or small tree up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm in diameter. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, where it is found in lowland and montane forests, often in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tina apiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tina apiculata is yellow in color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small and round, with a black and white mottled pattern. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Tina apiculata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedling mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be semi-hardwood cuttings of about 10 cm in length.
Where to Find Tina apiculata
Tina apiculata is native to Madagascar.
Species in the Tina genus
Tina antongiliensis, Tina coursii, Tina chrysophylla, Tina dissitiflora, Tina suarezensis, Tina macrocarpa, Tina phellocarpa, Tina tamatavensis, Tina urschii, Tina vadonii, Tina isaloensis, Tina apiculata, Tina dasycarpa, Tina fulvinervis, Tina isoneura, Tina striata, Tina thouarsiana, Tina conjugata, Tina chapelieriana,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28601027: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.
Pierre Choux (1890-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choux' in the authors string.