Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cambess.) Kalkman
Source:
tro
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Blumea 7: 470 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135142
Common Names
- Tina chapelieriana
- Tina Chapelieriana
- Tina chapelieriana
Uses & Benefits
Tina chapelieriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tina chapelieriana are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tina chapelieriana is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, tropical areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Tina chapelieriana
Tina chapelieriana is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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