Tina coursii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coursii
ID:
1041068
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Capuron) Callm. & Buerki
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Candollea 66: 125 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040406
Common Names
- Tina coursii
- Coursii Tina
- Tina Coursii
Searching for Tina coursii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tina coursii (also called Cours' Tina, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous climber. It is native to Madagascar and grows in rocky, sandy, and loamy soils. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tina coursii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Tina coursii flower is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, black, oblong shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Searching for Tina coursii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tina coursii can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizome. Seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the rhizome can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be carefully divided into several sections, each with a few leaves and a root system. The divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Tina coursii
Tina coursii 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-100367803: Based on the initial data import
Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Sven Buerki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buerki' in the authors string.